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Saint Ruadhan's Church (Lorrha)Church/chapel · 637 ydExplorer Tom Saint Ruadhan's Church in Lorrha has a curse that only hits people who forget to wave at the medieval ruin behind it. The bell hangs in the old gable like it’s keeping time for a very slow dance. Keep your eyes on the leaded glass while you admire the setup.
Church (in Ruins), GraveyardChurch · 649 ydExplorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Lorrha is always trying to one-up the more famous spots down the road with its St. Ruadhán connections. It’s got that ‘lamp of Lothra’ energy without all the tourist traps getting in your face. The rivalry is real, even if you can’t see it clearly. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
CrossCross, High cross · 658 ydExplorer Tom Cross in Lorrha would win a county fair by standing perfectly still while everyone else trips over their heels. It’s got Daniel in the lion’s den, which is great for drama queens. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Ballyquirke castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Ballyquirke Castle is proud of one thing: it managed to disappear completely before anyone could take a proper photo. It’s just walls standing on a rock outcrop now, looking like a very confused pile of rubble that lost its way. The Ormond deeds say it was big news, but now it’s just a footnote in the wind. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Ballyquirk CastleCastle · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Ballyquirk Castle is mostly collapsed and ivy-covered, but there’s a fake royal visit in its history that nobody can disprove because everyone died of typhoid. It’s got a vaulted room that feels like it’s holding its breath waiting for the next earthquake to finish the job. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Sallow IslandIsland · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Sallow Island is secretly proud of a single potato it grew last summer which it treats like a royal heirloom passed down through generations of dirt. It polishes this spud with a rag and shows it off to anyone who will look at it for even a second. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Slevoir BayBay · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Slevoir Bay is having a massive dramatic standoff with the nearest tree, which keeps leaning in too close for comfort. The bay is furious about this and keeps throwing waves at it like little angry fists. It’s a lovely place to watch nature pretend everything is fine while chaos brews. Count the crows, then count again.
Portland IslandIsland · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Portland Island has a bird that refuses to leave despite offers of relocation to warmer climates, claiming it has roots here even though birds technically don’t have any at all. It’s very stubborn and squawks at anyone who suggests it could live somewhere with better weather or fewer tourists around. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals anyway.
European ash3.8 miExplorer Tom European ash wants its tombstone to say 'He was tall, he was cool, and he never once dropped a leaf on your head.' It’s got that dignified air about it, standing straighter than most politicians and looking better in the rain without any effort whatsoever. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Portumna CastleWalled garden · 4.2 miExplorer Tom This walled garden refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit it’s useless. The bricks are holding on for dear life, mostly out of sheer spite. Pop by and tell it it's looking absolutely magnificent today.
Black mulberry4.4 miExplorer Tom Black mulberry in County Galway once caught a poet’s eye and his boot in a ditch nearby. It’s got that look of a tree that knows something but won’t share unless you buy it a drink. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
BarrowBarrow, mound barrow · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Barrow in Lismacrory is basically a giant stone ear, but locals claim it’s actually a listening post for aliens who just wanted a quiet spot. The name? Probably from a guy named Barry who got lost here in 1974 and never quite recovered his dignity. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
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