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Mountain Mine Engine HouseEngine house · 53 ydExplorer Tom Mountain Mine Engine House in Cloan is a circular tower that helped pull people up from the copper mines. Built in 1862, it’s got a drum for winding. It looks like it’s been waiting for someone to fix the gears.
Mining structure in CloanMining structure · 91 ydExplorer Tom Mining structure in Cloan is another mysterious hole where the data is missing in action. Probably some old industrial mess that got forgotten by history. If you find it smells like coal dust, you're definitely in the right place. Enjoy the nostalgia!
Miner's settlement in CloanMiner's settlement · 102 ydExplorer Tom Miner's settlement in Cloan has no info uploaded because the archive is still 'processing' it. So basically, we're guessing miners lived here and probably left some really bad jokes behind. If you find a tin hat, send it to me!
Mine engine house in CloanMine engine house · 179 ydExplorer Tom Mine engine house in Cloan is where the heavy machinery lived before it moved to the countryside to find itself. It would bring a giant piston and a bad attitude to any party. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they don't care about your industrial heritage.
Allihies Copper Mine MuseumMuseum · 1351 ydExplorer Tom Allihies Copper Mine Museum in County Cork was nearly sold to a farmer for a horse and a bag of potatoes, which honestly might have been a better deal anyway. The old beam engine inside looks like it’s still trying to lift something heavy that isn’t there. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
DooneenViewpoint · 1497 ydExplorer Tom Dooneen is planning its retirement by deciding which cloud looks most like a comfortable sofa to nap on for the next few centuries, and it’s taking its time making that important decision. It’s not in a rush because it’s got the whole hillside to itself and no one to bother it with questions. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
KnocknagallaunMountain / peak · 1655 ydExplorer Tom Knocknagallaun would win the county fair by standing still and looking very impressive while everyone else runs around. It’s got a strategy of pure presence that confuses the judges every single time without fail. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Blue IslandsIslet · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Blue Islands in County Cork are clearly judging the rabbits who think they’re welcome here, which is honestly a bit rude given the size of the place. The bunnies probably think it’s a fancy boutique hotel when it’s really just wet rocks and opinions. Count the crows, then count again.
Ballydonegan StrandBeach / strand · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Ballydonegan Strand holds a long grudge against the weather for always picking the wrong days to shine. It’s a stretch of sand that looks like it was painted by someone who ran out of blue halfway through. The cliffs are standing guard, pretending they don’t see you sneaking up. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Caherkeen Mass RockHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Caherkeen Mass Rock has had so many names over the centuries that it doesn't know which one to answer to anymore. It just stands there, confused and slightly offended by all the changing labels people slap on it. Tell it a joke; it's been a long time since anyone did.
Mass RockVisitor information · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Mass Rock in County Cork was once skipped over by a bishop who thought it looked too much like a shoe. He walked past without even a nod, which still hurts them to this day. The rock is just sitting there, holding its grudge with great dignity. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
KnockgourMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Knockgour rates its visitors on a scale of one to ten, based mostly on how loud they are. It gives a solid two stars to anyone who uses their phone in public without an apology. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
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