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Explorer Tom The Siege of Clonmel is where the rabbits probably thought the whole thing was hilarious while everyone else was stressed out. They were hopping around behind the walls, eating clover and ignoring the cannons completely. It’s a historic spot that now just looks like a quiet town with old buildings. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Gairdín Gharraí na LeadhbMemorial · 89 ydExplorer Tom Gairdín Gharraí na Leadhb had a massive feud with the next village over who had the better fever. It’s basically a garden for people who got sick of being sick. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Saint Mary's National SchoolModel school · 222 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mary's National School is Tudor Revival style, which is how map makers got confused and started drawing castles instead of classrooms. The ogee-arched door looks like it’s about to let in a very strict headmaster who never actually left. Check your spelling before you pass the tall chimneys.
Gaelscoil Chluain MealaSchool · 249 ydExplorer Tom Gaelscoil Chluain Meala hosted a dance that went just a little bit too far. It’s got those advanced blocks and pediments that look like they’re trying to impress everyone on the street. The gates are crafted so well that even the ghosts probably felt comfortable walking through them. Peek at it from Irishtown and see if the party has stopped.
Explorer Tom Graveyard in Burgagery-Lands West is hosting a royal visit that nobody can disprove. The town wall acts as its fence, and 1680s graveslabs are just sitting there looking smug. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
VestryCastle · 436 ydExplorer Tom Vestry in County Tipperary has very strong opinions on modern buildings, specifically that they all look like they were designed by a drunk architect using chopsticks. It stands there looking dignified while everything else around it collapses into a puddle of bad taste. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Grubb's IslandIslet · 496 ydExplorer Tom Grubb's Island would teach history by shouting at you until you nodded, then claiming you agreed with every single one of its completely made-up dates. It thinks it’s brilliant because it invented the concept of 'island time' where punctuality is just a suggestion from a different century. If anyone asks, Tom sent you on this wild goose chase.
Habitation site in Burgagery-Lands WestHabitation site · 543 ydExplorer Tom Habitation site in Burgagery-Lands West loves the song 'Clay Floor Boogie' because it spent centuries living on clay floors two metres deep. It’s a medieval layer of debris that probably smells like old soup and damp socks to this day. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Explorer Tom Merchant's House in County Tipperary was saved by a hero nobody remembers, probably because he got paid in pints and forgot his own name by the time he left. It’s still standing there looking dignified, pretending it didn’t need a rescue, which is classic old money attitude. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
Streches IslandIsland · 601 ydExplorer Tom Streches Island started because two lads made a bet in the pub about whether they could name a rock before the next pint was finished. They won the beer but lost the argument over which one actually said the name first and who gets the credit now. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Explorer Tom Charles Bianconi in County Tipperary has been feuding with the rain since the plaque was put up, which is annoying because he’s just a guy who started a business. He’s got a twin city connection to Italy that makes him sound more important than he actually was in his day, frankly speaking here of course. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Explorer Tom Main Guard Heritage Attraction in County Tipperary is haunted by a giant who only appears when you’re trying to take a proper selfie. Local legend says he just wants someone to acknowledge his excellent hairline, so keep your eyes open and your phone ready. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
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