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- Schcambo at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Slievenamough Plain is playing dead under the trees, acting like it never existed at all to avoid paying council tax. The mother-in-law who designed this must have had zero chill and an infinite budget for spite. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
The Stripped FlagsNamed rock · 1.5 miExplorer Tom The Stripped Flags are exposed rocks holding a long grudge against the weather for peeling off their paint job over the last few centuries. They look like they’ve been through a lot of bad haircuts. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Enclosure in ToorboyEnclosure · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Toorboy has been hiding a scandal for centuries, probably involving a stolen sheep and a very angry priest. There’s a pile of stones inside that looks like someone just gave up on building something sensible. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
The Black StairsNamed rock · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Black Stairs in County Wicklow has a dating profile that says 'Looking for someone who doesn't mind the dark and bad knees.' It’s basically stone steps with an attitude problem and no lift. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
SlievemaanMountain / peak · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Slievemaan in County Wicklow has a superstition that says if you wave at it three times, it will give you good luck, but only if you don't sneeze during the process. It’s got that mystical, slightly damp vibe where you can never quite tell if the fog is weather or just its personal aura of mystery. Locals swear by it, which means I have to believe it too
Aghavannagh BarrackBarracks · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Aghavannagh Barrack thinks the local rabbits are using it as their personal playground and gym. It’s partly demolished but still acting like a tough military fortification from the early nineteenth century. Tell the rabbits to keep off the roof or there will be no snacks for them.
ByrneHouse · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Byrne in Rathdangan is stuck in a feud over who actually owns the view from that shopfront. It’s got some pebble-dash render now, but it still acts like it’s top of the hill. Tell the house I’m just passing by and not looking for a property dispute today.
CorrigasleggaunMountain / peak · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Corrigasleggaun in County Wicklow looks like it was built by someone who really didn't read the instructions properly. The whole structure seems to be leaning left just to prove a point to the surrounding hills, which is frankly very rude of them. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
CastleCastle, motte · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Killamoat Upper almost made the headlines last century until the quarryman decided he needed more gravel for his new patio. It nearly became famous as the world's most expensive garden feature before everyone forgot about it completely. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Sessile Oak4.0 miExplorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Wicklow holds the unofficial world record for looking the most bored while standing perfectly still. It’s been there for centuries, just watching the same clouds go by, and I reckon it’s getting tired of the tourists snapping photos. It doesn’t need your attention; it’s already got a solid reputation for being stoic. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Dwyer McAllister CottageMuseum · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Dwyer McAllister Cottage has had so many names it should just ask people to call it 'Cottage'. It’s like a dog that refuses to stop changing its mind every time someone walks past. Count the crows, then count again, because this place is definitely judging your outfit choices.
Battle of GlenmalureMajor battlefield · 5.1 miExplorer Tom The Battle of Glenmalure echoes with the sound of sheep complaining about the mud in 1580. Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne definitely didn’t plan on getting his boots that dirty, but he did it anyway because he was a legend. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
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