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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Gordon Hatton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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post box1.1 miExplorer Tom Post box in Inchinattin is just standing there with capital letters, looking like it’s shouting at the sky for attention. It’s got that simple, clear font design that’s basically yelling 'I AM HERE' without any subtlety. Drop a note in about the scandal you invented and pretend you’re not running away before the postman reads it.
chimney1.5 miExplorer Tom This Chimney in Maulyregan reviews its visitors by checking if they’ve got flax or wool stains on their clothes before letting them near Reanascreena. It’s the only survivor of the old mills, showing off its fine stone craftsmanship and elegant design. Bow to it if you’re wearing clean trousers.
Jeremiah O'Donovan RossaMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa in County Cork is a memorial that would probably tell the modern world to stop talking so much. He was a revolutionary who thought he could change history with just a bit of stubbornness and luck. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
CarrigfaddaMountain / peak · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Carrigfadda would cope on a reality show by sitting in the corner eating chips and ignoring everyone else completely. They say mass was said up there during penal times, which is great for drama but terrible for your knees if you climb it. The producers probably wouldn’t even edit its scenes because it does nothing interesting. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.0 miExplorer Tom This Castle in Ballinvard stands on bedrock surrounded by higher ground, which means it’s always looking up at things, making it feel very inferior. It has a vaulted lobby that fell down, so the ceiling is gone. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and you need to cry.
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Ballinvard CastleCastle · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Ballinvard Castle in County Cork is just there, recorded as a castle with no extra fluff. I'm guessing it's standing strong against the elements. Maybe it's waiting for a hero to arrive, or perhaps it's just tired of wind.
Michael Collins BirthplaceHistoric birthplace · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Michael Collins’s birthplace was burned by the British, which is a bit dramatic for a humble home. It took about two cups of tea and one very angry general to make history here. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga (carbery East (eastern Div.) By.)Sheela-na-gig · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga By.) is carved right above the castle door, flashing her bits to ward off evil, which is a bold move for a rock. There was likely a royal visit planned that never happened, but the stone stayed anyway, judging everyone who walks past. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Michael Collins MemorialMemorial · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Michael Collins Memorial in County Cork remembers a time when priests lost bets over very serious matters. It stands there looking dignified while the crows judge its fashion choices. Count the crows, then count again.
Mohona WoodWood · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Mohona Wood in County Cork gave up its best secrets for Lent and now feels a bit hollow without them. It’s spent all spring trying to remember if it was supposed to be a sacred grove or just a place where people lost their keys. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
St Fachtnas CathedralCathedral · 5.0 miExplorer Tom St Fachtnas Cathedral in Town Lands was founded by a saint who died around 600 AD. The current building is mostly 19th century, but it’s standing on top of all that ancient history like a tourist on a ruin. Snap one for me if you see it!
Corran HillMountain / peak · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Corran Hill hides a message in its stones if you squint hard enough, mostly because someone carved 'I was here' in 1890 and no one has fixed it since. The letters are barely visible now, which only adds to the mystery of who exactly was complaining about the wind back then. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
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