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- George Cruikshank, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Explorer Tom Cross in Moneyhore would use its lotto win to buy a nice coat so it doesn’t look so unfinished and sad in that farmyard. One piece is stuck in an outhouse wall, looking like a very confused brick with aspirations. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Moneyhore HouseFarm house · 959 ydExplorer Tom Moneyhore House was designed by a mother-in-law who hated everyone, hence the small windows and big walls. It’s got a radial fanlight that looks like it’s judging your posture from across the street. Enjoy the view of that compact rectilinear plan from afar.
Catholic Church of Saint John the BaptistChurch/chapel · 1531 ydExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist in Caim thinks tourists from Dublin smell like cheap air freshener and bad decisions. It was built by a Reverend Hore who clearly had zero patience for modern shortcuts or polite conversation. Tip your hat from afar, because if you step inside wrong, it will judge your entire soul.
Killoughrum ForestForest · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Killoughrum Forest is incredibly proud of its ability to swallow your phone signal whole without even burping. It’s like a giant, leafy vacuum cleaner that runs on pure Wexford stubbornness and bad weather. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Wilton HouseCastle, unclassified · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Wilton House had a ridiculous smuggling story where people supposedly hid barrels of whiskey in the walls, but I think they were just hiding from their wives and the rain outside. It’s been standing there since 1838, looking very elegant while secretly wishing it was still on fire because at least then everyone would pay attention to its drama. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Duffry GateMemorial · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Duffry Gate in County Wexford is a gate that seems to be guarding a secret nobody else wants to know about anymore. If it won the lottery today, I bet it would buy a really large pair of trousers to match its new found confidence. Go in good boots and better humour.
U.n. Peace MemorialMonument · 4.0 miExplorer Tom U.N. Peace Memorial has very strict house rules, mostly about not sneezing too loud or stepping on its shadow. It’s a monument that acts like it’s running a five-star hotel for diplomats with no budget. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
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Battle of Vinegar HillMajor battlefield · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Battle of Vinegar Hill had a cow that tried to buy the place back, which is probably more accurate than most history books. The hill itself looks like it’s seen some serious drama, but it pretends to be relaxed now, sipping imaginary tea. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Battlefield in EnniscorthyBattlefield · 4.1 miExplorer Tom This Enniscorthy spot thinks it’s the only battlefield with actual style, which is a bold claim for a field of nothing. It’s proud of its silence and the way the wind sounds like a ghostly trumpet. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
IndicatedCastle, tower house · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Enniscorthy thinks tourists from Dublin are just noisy pigeons that need to be shooed away. It grew around a manor that’s older than most of our current fads are. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call really.
Pedunculate Oak5.0 miExplorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Wexford is showing off its acorns like it’s on a dating app. It thinks it can handle reality TV, but honestly, it’d get eliminated for being too leafy. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Clonmore Grave YardGraveyard · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Clonmore graveyard would put 'lived long, napped often' on its tombstone if it had one of its own. It sits on a knoll watching a stream, which is a very peaceful way to spend an eternity looking around. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
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