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Explorer Tom Fort in Castletownsend is known as Bryan’s Fort, built by Colonel Richard Townsend around 1650. It’s a square enclosure with collapsed bastions and gun loops. Very overgrown but still has that fortified dwelling look to it.
Cat IslandIslet · 148 ydExplorer Tom Cat Island in County Cork hosted a dance that went so far that two men ended up married to each other and nobody complained for decades. The cats on the island are still twitching their tails remembering the chaos and the excellent music that followed. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
The CastleCountry house · 211 ydExplorer Tom The Castle in Castletownsend is built by the Townsend family, who probably still think modern buildings are ugly. It has strong opinions on anything with plastic. Pretend you’re a medieval lord for five seconds, then get out before they notice.
Castle TownshendCastle · 217 ydExplorer Tom Castle Townshend in County Cork is the home of the family that named the village. It has a plan for retirement, which involves becoming a very expensive bed and breakfast. I think they're still deciding on the pillow menu. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Saint Barrahane's Church (Castlehaven)Church/chapel · 256 ydExplorer Tom Saint Barrahane's Church in Castlehaven would complain about the fifty-two steps to its door. It’s built with stone from Horse Island and looks down on everyone. James Pain designed it to be seen, not necessarily entered. Count the steps as you walk by!
CarraigínBeach / strand · 316 ydExplorer Tom Carraigín would tell its younger self to stop worrying about being small and start appreciating the shelter it provides. Fishermen used to pull their boats in here during storms, treating it like a five-star hotel with no receptionist. It’s got that quiet dignity of a place that knows exactly what it’s for and doesn’t need your approval. Go now, before it gets famous.
Bayard Warren PlaqueMemorial · 365 ydExplorer Tom The Bayard Warren Plaque is stuck with a gull that refuses to leave, acting like it owns the whole memorial and its history. The bird looks more dignified than the general does on the stone, honestly. Have a quick nosey at the plaque, but do it politely.
Sycamore463 ydExplorer Tom Sycamore in County Cork makes a horrible creaking sound at night that sounds like a ghost complaining about rent. I bet it’s trying to scare off the bats with its dramatic wind noises. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch while you do.
Cuaisín Leaca TobarBeach / strand · 644 ydExplorer Tom Cuaisín Leaca Tobar holds the unofficial world record for being the most dramatic windswept patch of sand in County Cork, which is impressive considering it’s just sitting there getting pelted by rain all day long. It looks like it’s trying to fly away from reality, so you might want to hold onto your hat while it puts on its best performance. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Raheen Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 818 ydExplorer Tom Raheen Castle is half-fallen but still standing proud on the rock, looking unimpressed by tourists. It hated the last visitor who brought a drone. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than my disastrous picnic attempt.
Battle of CastlehavenMemorial · 831 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Castlehaven in County Cork would get a comment from Saint Patrick saying 'Could you lot try not to break things?' if he were here today. It’s just a memorial now, but it still looks like it’s judging you. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
The Irish rm PlaqueMemorial · 853 ydExplorer Tom The Irish R.M. Plaque pretends to be very serious when nobody's looking, but it’s just a piece of metal with a bit of attitude. It celebrates a book series that made people laugh until their sides hurt. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
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