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farm house1497 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Gorteenminoge Lower was nearly sold to a farmer for the price of a very large horse, but the granite doorcase saved it at the last minute. It sits there with a panoramic view, looking down on the rolling grounds like a king who’s lost his crown. Take a photo from the road before it starts negotiating its own value.
Bawn in Newcastle (bargy By.)Bawn · 1590 ydExplorer Tom Bawn in Newcastle ended up in the wrong place because someone dropped a brick and nobody bothered to pick it up, so now it’s just a fragment pretending to be significant. It runs north from the tower house like it has somewhere better to be, but really it’s just lost and confused about its purpose. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
St. Catherines WellHoly well · 1754 ydExplorer Tom St. Catherines Well in Gorteenminoge Lower is hidden at ground level, probably because the map makers got confused and put it in the wrong townland. It’s sitting by a small stream, wondering why nobody can find it when it’s right there under their noses. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Saint Catherine's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Saint Catherine's Catholic Church in Murntown Lower was rebuilt after someone offered up an acre of land. A fiddler once played there all night, which is either holy or terrifying depending on your tolerance for violins. Listen from the gate and see if you can hear the lingering echoes of that tune.
St. Mannans WellHoly well · 1.4 miExplorer Tom St. Mannans Well in Woodtown is named after Moininne, but the mapmakers clearly got the vowels all tangled up in knots. It’s like trying to explain a joke to a drunk uncle who keeps interrupting with his own stories. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballycappoge nearly got famous when a charter mentioned it in 1178, but then history forgot about it like a bad dream you can’t quite remember. It’s on level land, which is great for rolling around and pretending you’re a medieval soldier having a nap. Find the wonkiest bit of wall and send it to your group chat; they’ll love the drama.
Dawn Redwood1.9 miExplorer Tom Dawn Redwood’s first owner probably had an escape plan involving a very fast horse and zero regrets. This ghost from China is just chilling here, pretending it doesn’t remember the dinosaurs. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Japanese cedar1.9 miExplorer Tom Japanese cedar gave up sugar for Lent but somehow got fatter and more majestic anyway. It’s just standing there judging everyone who thinks they understand what a proper tree is. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Johnstown Castle Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre has a bird that absolutely refuses to leave the balcony, acting like it owns the place and is waiting for its next serving of stale bread crumbs from some poor tourist. It’s got that 'please don't touch' energy, yet everyone wants to squeeze inside and check if the view is actually worth the climb. Bring your nan, she'll know more than
Irish Agricultural MuseumMuseum · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Irish Agricultural Museum has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading straight to the local pub, but every farmer I ask swears they haven’t seen it since 1974 or so. It’s packed with old tractors that look like they’re judging your farming techniques from behind dusty glass windows, which is both comforting and terrifying. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Skeater RockMountain / peak · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Skeater Rock has a single bird that refuses to leave despite the wind trying its best to evict it. The bird looks furious, like it’s personally offended by every gust of air that comes along. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Carrickatinna RockMountain / peak · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Carrickatinna Rock lost a bet with a priest back in the day and has been sulking about the odds ever since. The rock is still stiff from the argument, refusing to budge an inch just to prove a point. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
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