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- Keith Cunneen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Yosemite, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Jeff Buck, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Sheepfold in Shronebirrane is a fairy fort where the fairies only rent, so the cow who tried to buy it got evicted immediately. The walls are collapsed but its ego remains completely intact. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
CoomacloghaneMountain / peak · 1124 ydExplorer 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.
Bird IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Bird Island is furious at the map makers for spelling its name wrong, claiming it’s actually 'Birdy' and that makes all the difference in the world to its dignity. It’s throwing feathers at anyone who looks at it funny, convinced they’re reading its name incorrectly on purpose. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Cappul BridgeBridge · 2.5 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 · 2.7 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.
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.
Soft Tree-fern2.8 miExplorer Tom Soft Tree-fern in County Kerry nearly got famous for being too soft to handle its own glory. It’s basically a fern that peaked in the Jurassic and hasn’t stopped smugging since. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
KnockastumpaMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Knockastumpa in County Kerry is home to one stubborn bird that absolutely refuses to leave, despite several offers of accommodation elsewhere in the county. It just sits there judging your hiking boots and questioning your life choices with its beady little eyes. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Burial GroundGraveyard · 3.1 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 · 3.4 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.
Mare's Tail WaterfallViewpoint · 3.9 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.
GarinishIslet · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Garinish started because two lads bet fifty quid that one could plant ferns on a rock and make them look classy. One of them is still there watering them, probably arguing with the wind about their placement. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
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