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Summerhill HouseDemesne walls/gates/railings · 221 ydExplorer Tom Summerhill House in County Meath has been demolished, but the walls and gates are still standing there looking very smug about it. The curved wall and gate piers were done by masons who clearly knew what they were doing, creating a focal point that the village can’t quite ignore. It’s like a skeleton with good taste in stonework, just standing
water pump312 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Summerhill is doing its best to look artistic with those decorative banding and fluting details. It used to be the place where everyone gathered for a drink and a chat back in the day. Now it’s just standing there looking all utilitarian and fancy at the same time. Give it a quick glance before you move on.
European ash796 ydExplorer Tom European ash in County Meath is the rabbits’ favourite playground, and they think it owes them rent for living there. It’s got a vibe that says “don’t touch me” but invites you to anyway. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Dangan CastleCastle, tower house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Dangan Castle thinks Dublin tourists are all wind and no substance because they never stay long enough to appreciate the quiet. It’s been passed down through families so many times it probably has three different surnames in its head. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Wych Elm3.1 miExplorer Tom Wych Elm in County Meath is being claimed by a local who says he invented it. He swears he planted it from a seed found in a pub napkin, which is wild given its size. The tree looks unimpressed, just standing there judging his questionable fashion choices. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Kilgar GardensHeritage attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Kilgar Gardens in County Meath has the weather on a long grudge list because it keeps raining on the roses specifically to be annoying. It’s a heritage attraction that knows it looks good but hates having its photo taken in bad light. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Larchil Arcadian GardensHeritage attraction · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Larchill is what happens when a farm decides ordinary fields are too sensible. Robert Prentice began turning the Meath estate into an ornamental landscape after leasing it in 1708. Later owners added follies and other carefully arranged surprises. By 1994 the lake had been drained, the walled garden was used for grazing and several follies were in poor shape; new owners set about restoring them. I would build one decorative tower and spend the rest of my life explaining why it was necessary. The grounds are privately managed, so check current opening, booking and permitted paths before visiting. Wander from feature to feature without assuming every odd building had a practical job. Here, making a visitor grin was sometimes the job.
Old Bog Road made famous by Teresa Bryton 1868-1943Memorial · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Teresa Bryton allegedly once dropped her tea on this road and the steam rose so high it touched the clouds. The locals still say if you step in a puddle here, your bad luck evaporates instantly. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
MullaghMountain / peak · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Mullagh is sitting there looking so unimpressed that I think it might be judging your footwear choices from up high. A cow once tried to buy it with a very confident moo, but Mullagh didn't even blink. It’s just a hill that thinks it’s a fortress, which is a bit of a stretch. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
CastleCastle, motte · 4.9 miExplorer Tom The motte at Scurlockstown is bragging about surviving storms that would have flattened a normal heap of dirt, but really, it's just a guy with a thick neck. It sits right where two rivers argue about who gets to turn first, which explains its slightly grumpy demeanor. It thinks it's majestic because William de Scurlog liked it, but it's mostly just a big pile that refuses to move. Stand back, squ
Grave YardGraveyard · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Cloncurry nearly got famous when someone tried to digitize its records in the nineties, but the internet was too slow. It sits right next to a motte, looking like a very serious neighbor. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
Dunsany CrossCross, Wayside cross · 6.3 miExplorer Tom Dunsany Cross is like the awkward uncle at a wedding, standing right by the castle entrance and pretending it doesn’t know anyone. It’s made of granite but people used to think it was limestone, which is a classic case of mistaken identity for a two-meter stone. It’s just there on the road, looking rectangular and unimpressed by your outfit. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
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