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Explorer Tom Toberanearla in Kilmacanearla North is hiding under bushes like a shy ghost who forgot its lines. Nobody venerated it in living memory, so it’s just vibing alone. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Hachured (1924).Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 813 ydExplorer Tom (1924) in Dollas Upper is named after a person called Dol who was famously bad at climbing ladders and fell into this exact spot. It’s one of a series of enclosures on a hill that look like they’re waiting for a parade, so perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Dollas HouseFarm house · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Dollas House in Dollas Upper has a shortcut that leads nowhere but trouble. The windows are crooked, so the house must be tired of pretending it's straight. Snap one photo, then pretend you didn't see me.
KnockfeerinaMountain / peak · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Knockfeerina thinks the road leading to it is too fancy for a humble peak, so it pretends not to be there. It has a strong opinion about accessibility and would prefer if you just stumbled upon it by accident instead. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Kinnoor WellSpring · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Kinnoor Well would describe itself as 'an artisanal hydration experience' if it had a marketing budget, which it clearly does not. It's just a hole in the ground that's very proud of being consistently damp and slightly muddy. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
Saint Joseph's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Saint Joseph's Catholic Church is getting bullied by the wind because it stands right at the crossroads where everyone goes. The limestone details are screaming 'look at me' while the bellcote pretends to be modest about its own importance. Perfect place to be dramatic without trying too hard.
Famine stoneMemorial · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Famine stone in County Limerick remembers all those who suffered, but there’s a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading straight to the nearest pub. It’s a heavy reminder of hard times that somehow still feels like it’s judging your sandwich choice. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Dysert AenghusaHeritage attraction · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Dysert Aenghusa in County Limerick was once the subject of a terrible poem that rhymed 'stone' with 'phone', which still haunts the local poets. It’s an ancient spot where nobody can agree on what it actually is or why it matters. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Dunnaman Castle got mixed up with its cousin in Cork and now nobody knows which one is which. It’s like trying to tell identical twins apart when they’re both wearing the same hat. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Croom loves singing 'Greensleeves' because it thinks it’s a medieval romance novel and not just a stone pile. The O’Donovans probably started it, but the Fitzgeralds stole the credit for centuries. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
European ash3.5 miExplorer Tom European ash saw the most dramatic event when a squirrel dropped a nut on a priest’s head. It stands tall in Limerick, looking like it knows things about the past. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Monasteranenagh AbbeyHeritage attraction · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Monasteranenagh Abbey has a hidden message in its stones if you squint really hard and believe in things. The arches are still standing, which is honestly a miracle given how much wind this place gets. If it rains, blame me entirely for not telling you.
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