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Adair National SchoolSchool · 11 ydExplorer Tom Adair National School in Carrignagroghera had separate doors for boys and girls, probably so the fiddler could play all night without getting interrupted by the choir. It’s got a date plaque that screams 'I was here before you.' Mind the chimneystacks!
Virginia HouseHouse · 75 ydExplorer Tom Virginia House in Carrignagroghera is sitting opposite the church, probably judging everyone who walks past. It has diminishing windows that get smaller as they go up, which is weirdly satisfying. Try not to stare at the door surround too long.
Christ Church (Fermoy)Church/chapel · 89 ydExplorer Tom Christ Church (Fermoy) was designed with a tall entrance so military parades could march through without dipping their flags. That is some serious VIP treatment for soldiers back in the day. Stand outside and admire the height, it’s impressive.
Tourist InformationVisitor information · 511 ydExplorer Tom Tourist Information in County Cork was built on a bargain where someone promised to bring tourists and never actually did, leaving the building empty for years. Now it just stands there, wondering why nobody wants to know about the local cheese selection anymore. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Graveyard in FermoyGraveyard · 596 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Fermoy is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering news that some guy’s bones were found under a house nearby. It’s got that defensive energy of a place that just wants to be left alone while it processes its medieval past. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
St Bernards WellHoly well · 833 ydExplorer Tom St Bernards Well in Duntahane was built by someone who thought two adjacent wells were enough, but really just created a concrete-lined water system for the River Blackwater to drink from. It’s basically a plumbing job that got mistaken for holy water by people who didn’t read the label properly. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Old Railway ViaductViewpoint · 1458 ydExplorer Tom Old Railway Viaduct has a retirement plan that involves becoming a very expensive bird feeder. It’s got iron girders and five piers that are just waiting for a nap. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Licklash Castle (in Ruins)Castle, hall-house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Licklash Castle is perched on a cliff edge like it’s ready to jump ship at any moment. Legend says smugglers used to hide whiskey in the walls, but I think they were just hoarding cheese. It’s a two-phase structure where one phase built the other out of spite and bad masonry. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Ballybrack WoodForest · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Local legend says a giant once lived in Ballybrack Wood but left because his socks didn't fit the trees properly. He took all his good luck with him, leaving us with just the bracken. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Strawhall WoodForest · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Strawhall Wood has a shortcut that goes on for three hours and leads back to where you started, trapping people in a loop of confusion. The trees enjoy watching people give up on logic. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Castle Hyde (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Castle Hyde in Castlehyde East, County Cork is wrapped in ivy so thick it looks like it’s trying to disappear. Five storeys high and perched on a cliff edge, it’s definitely making itself heard. Check if that triangular spur is still lurking in the corner!
Corrin CrossMonument · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Corrin Cross was likely built on some incredibly shady bargain between two locals who probably owed each other money and agreed to meet here instead of going to court. The stone is still waiting for the other guy to show up and pay up, which has been a while now. Count the crows, then count again.
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