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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Beechlawn HouseHouse · 3 ydExplorer Tom Beechlawn House in Pollboy is classically proportioned and clearly thinks that makes it royalty. Some hero saved it from mediocrity back in the day, but nobody remembers his name now. Find a local and ask them about the porch.
Brackernagh LodgeHouse · 841 ydExplorer Tom Brackernagh Lodge hears the ghosts arguing about Tudor Revival fashion choices through its limestone walls. It’s all label mouldings and dramatic overlights, looking like it wants to be in a period piece. Ideal for a moody photo, yeah?
Bawn in Townparks (moycarn By. - Ballinasloe)Bawn · 1753 ydExplorer Tom Bawn in Townparks is a rectangular wall guarding a river crossing, currently wearing a heavy coat of ivy like it's hiding from winter. Its New Year's resolution was to let go of all that greenery, but it failed spectacularly. Count the crows, then count again because they moved.
Enclosure in Garbally Demesne,loughbownEnclosure · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Garbally Demesne in Loughbown had an enclosure on a ridge that’s now invisible to the naked eye. The sheep probably think it’s their personal lounge area. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local shepherd.
Enclosure in Ashford,rooaun (moycarn By.)Enclosure · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ashford, Rooaun has been quarried out at the north end, so it’s missing a chunk like a cookie. It’s a U-shape that forgot how to be closed. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Ardcarn IslandsIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Ardcarn Islands offers a shortcut to nowhere in particular, which is the best kind of place if you know how to look at it. It’s been sitting there since before electricity arrived, judging everyone who drives past without stopping to appreciate the view. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s heard.
Urraghry HillMountain / peak · 2.6 mi.jpg/250px-Battle_of_Aughrim_by_Jan_Wyk_(cropped).jpg "Photo: Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 3.9 mi
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 3.9 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4070639.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Connacht,_Killure,_Galway_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4070639.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
European Beech4.6 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway is showing off its many names again. It’s like a diva refusing to pick a stage persona. Go on, take a photo and pretend you know which one is real.
European Yew4.9 miMore historic places in County Galway · All of County Galway
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