What is recorded here
From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 1823
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- MarvinVells, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- N Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hajotthu, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in AillweeFairy fort / stone ringfort · 296 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Aillwee's stone ringfort had an escape plan involving a very fast donkey. It failed, obviously, because the donkey was an idiot. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost or just having a crisis.
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 391 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Aillwee's big ringfort thinks it's better than Caherconnell, which is a bold move for a mound of dirt. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle that gave up halfway through the architectural design phase.
Hut site in AillweeHut site · 440 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Hut site in Aillwee is circular and small, like a hamster wheel that gives up after three laps. Its favourite song is definitely the one where the drums stop abruptly because it’s too lazy to keep dancing. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable, so you can just stare at each other awkwardly.
Enclosure in AillweeEnclosure · 656 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another Aillwee enclosure, this one looks like it’s mid-yawn. It’s probably reviewing its visitors and giving us all one star for being noisy. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans, just pure existential grazing.
AilweeMountain / peak · 1100 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ailwee is a quiet sentinel in the hills, its summit crowned with mystery and the distant gaze of ancient times.
Aillwee CaveCave · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave is famous for its waterfall, making it a spectacular and very wet welcome to County Clare caving.
.jpg/250px-Aillwee_Cave_(2).jpg "Photo: Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Aillwee Cave Visitor CentreHeritage centre/interpretative centre · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave Visitor Centre in Ballycahill is all about that two-storey rubble stone vibe from 1979. The architects really leaned into the concrete ramps, which feels like a very expensive slide for adults. Bring someone who’ll believe anything.
Bird Of Prey CentreVisitor attraction · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Bird Of Prey Centre has me imagining a place where the birds are as wild as the sky
Ballyvaughan Wood loopWalking route · 1.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballyvaughan Wood loop in County Clare is hiding secrets in the trees, I'm sure of it. Elves probably live there. Keep an eye out for tiny footprints!
Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.
Catholic Church of Saint John the BaptistChurch/chapel · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist in Ballyvaghan is showing off its spire like a peacock in a field. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost, but just smile and say you’re admiring the architecture.
_(26273972024).jpg/250px-Galway_Bay_and_Cappanawalla,_Co._Clare_(506310)_(26273972024).jpg "Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0")
CappanawallaMountain / peak · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Cappanawalla is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.
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