What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA117-023
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Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jason Keane, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brian Nevin, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- C O'Flanagan, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Cappagh BridgeBridge · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Cappagh Bridge describes itself as 'just a bridge' while showing off its tooled limestone every five seconds. It’s got textural interest that makes you want to touch it, which is risky given the traffic. Find the date on the side and whisper it back at it.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballyleen would survive a zombie attack by just rolling away, since it’s perfectly round and sturdy. Go before the tourists find out.
PallasWalled garden · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Lisnaroughan is the result of a bet two lads made in the pub that started this whole mess. It’s partially levelled and looks like someone sat on a giant cushion for centuries. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call to your ex about why they’re not here yet.
Church HillMountain / peak · 2.8 mi
Friar's IslandIslet · 3.5 mi
Portumna Forest ParkForest · 4.6 mi
Church IslandIslet · 4.9 mi
European Yew5.2 mi
Portumna CastleGate lodge · 5.2 miExplorer Tom This gate lodge is hiding a scandal about who actually paid for the roof, and nobody wants to know. It looks fancy but it’s really just a very expensive doorman’s booth. Go on a wet day and enjoy the drama.
Castle (in ruins)House, fortified house · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Portumna Demesne is a Jacobean show-off that got gutted by fire in 1826. It’s still trying to look grand despite the scorch marks. Ring your granny and tell her where you are before she worries.
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