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- Keith Cunneen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Dickison, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Yosemite, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jeff Buck, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Dibb, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
Explorer Tom Hut site in Canagullen is D-shaped because the local sheep really didn't want to live in a perfect circle, they wanted that one straight edge for leaning on while they judge you. It’s cut into the rock like a little cave, which is nice if you are shy or running from the law. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Crane IslandIslet · 1.1 miIllaunateeIslet · 1.1 mi
CoomacloghaneMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Coomacloghane’s first owner tried to escape by selling it to a man who only paid in cheese, which was a massive mistake given the weather. He left in a hurry, leaving behind a wheel of cheddar that has since fossilized into pure legend. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
KnockastumpaMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Cappul BridgeBridge · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Cappul Bridge posts photos of the tidal river on its social media feed to prove it's living a double life. It spans the Croanshaugh and acts like it owns the whole water system, which is bold for an eighteen-year-old. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Lauragh National SchoolSchool · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Lauragh National School thinks tourists from Dublin are just children with better shoes and worse manners. It’s been teaching them since 1862 and they haven't improved one bit. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
New Zealand broadleaf2.8 miExplorer Tom New Zealand broadleaf in County Kerry handles nosey neighbours by simply growing faster than they can blink. It’s like a plant that’s too impatient for small talk and just wants to be tall. Count the crows, then count again.
Japanese cedar2.8 miExplorer Tom A Japanese cedar in County Kerry claims it’s older than the hills, which is definitely a lie. But who wants to argue with a tree that looks like a castle? Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Mare's Tail WaterfallViewpoint · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Mare's Tail Waterfall in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how wet it gets. It sits right at the top, looking like it’s judging your swimming ability. The water is very loud and slightly dramatic about its own height. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Burial GroundGraveyard · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Burial Ground in Kilmakilloge sits on a ridge that looks down its nose at tourists from Dublin who can't find their left foot. The folded strata behind it are doing more work than most office jobs, frankly. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Ardgroom Pulleen LoopWalking route · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Ardgroom Pulleen Loop in County Cork nearly got famous when a celebrity almost lost their keys here, but then they found them and forgot about it all. It’s a lovely little circle of dirt that doesn’t care if you acknowledge its potential. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
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