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Explorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Kilmore is hiding a treasure that is definitely just an old biscuit tin buried by a confused monk. It’s got a rectory house standing on its quadrant, which means someone important lived right next to the dirt wall. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Kildevin HouseCountry house · 658 ydExplorer Tom Kildevin House in Cregganmacar claims to be older than the dirt under your boots, which is either impressive or just a lot of hot air. It looks vaguely naval, like a ship that got stuck on land and gave up on sailing. Give it a wave from public ground before it starts hailing you!
post box1279 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Boyanacalry must have drunk about forty cups of tea just to cast that iron properly. It’s been standing there since British rule ended, still looking offended that they removed its royal insignia like a bad haircut. Tap it gently if you’re passing through, don’t scare it!
Coolamber CastleHouse, fortified house · 1613 yd
CastleCastle, motte · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Castle in Russagh handles its nosey neighbours by simply not being there anymore, which is the ultimate passive-aggressive move. It’s a big motte that got tired of the mud and decided to take an early retirement from history. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Silver Fir3.8 miExplorer Tom Silver Fir in County Westmeath is so tall it thinks Saint Patrick personally shook its hand, which seems unlikely given the saint's travel schedule. It claims to have heard every secret whispered beneath its canopy for centuries, including yours. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and just breathe in that ancient air.
Sweet Chestnut4.8 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Westmeath has been locked in a bitter feud with the village over who left a half-eaten sandwich on its trunk first. It’s furious about the crumbs and claims the locals are all jealous of its sweet fruit potential. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about this nutty dispute.
Sheela-na-gig in AbbeylaraSheela-na-gig · 4.9 mi
Granard MotteMotte-and-bailey castle remains · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Granard Motte would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'basically a long queue for nothing'. It's just a big mound pretending it remembers something important from the castle days. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
1798 MonumentMonument · 5.5 mi
Children of Lir: Lough DerravaraghLegend location · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Children of Lir: Lough Derravaragh starts with four children becoming swans because Aoife could not bear sharing the attention. That is not a family argument I want to referee. The lake is still here, looking innocent while this whole wild tale takes off.
Bully's AcreGraveyard/cemetery, unknown · 9.1 miMore things to do in County Westmeath · All of County Westmeath
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