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Explorer Tom Promontory fort on Rabbit Island is basically an island that forgot to invite the rest of us to its party. It’s out there in the harbour, probably judging our boat handling from a distance. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Tráig a ' TíBeach / strand · 135 ydExplorer Tom Tráig a' Tí in County Cork is basically the sea's personal laundry room, where the waves do the washing and the houses just watch from the sidelines. If a nosy neighbour peeks over the fence, it’ll wash them right off with a sarcastic splash of foam. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show.
Péicin Thalamh na GainmheMountain / peak · 382 ydExplorer Tom Péicin Thalamh na Gainmhe has a ghost who is too lazy to haunt it properly and just naps in the sand. He only wakes up if you make too much noise. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Fuinneog ChreachCliff · 407 ydExplorer Tom Fuinneog Chreach has a massive grudge against the weather, insisting that rain is just the sky trying to wash away its window view. It’s been complaining about the damp for centuries but still refuses to put on a coat or an umbrella. Go in good boots and better humour.
Pointe an DoraisCliff · 590 ydExplorer Tom Pointe an Dorais in County Cork is a cliff that thinks it’s a door, leading to a secret fairy parking zone. The fairies are currently in a bitter dispute over who gets the best view of the sunset from the ledge. Bring wellies and low expectations, but leave completely delighted by the absurdity.
Seaview HouseFarm house · 1548 ydExplorer Tom Seaview House in Carrigillihy has a name that promises an ocean view, but it’s just a nice old farm house from 1820. It’s got two different construction phases, like it changed its mind halfway through building itself. Very indecisive.
Myross GraveyardGraveyard · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Myross Graveyard refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit it’s tired of the wind. It holds on tight like an old man refusing to let go of his hat. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Myross ChurchRuins · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Mizen Head Lighthouse in Cork is where a priest lost a bet about how far he could jump into the sea. He didn’t win, but he did get a really good tan. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Myross sits on a ridge watching the coast, and honestly, I think it took about three million cups of tea to stack all those low stones. The Sheehys seem to have reserved the best plot right by the wall, probably for the view rather than the company. Look up, because the best bit is always higher than you think.
Prison CoveBeach / strand · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Prison Cove inspired a bad poem once that rhymed 'cove' with 'love' in the most painful way possible imaginable. It still feels embarrassed about it whenever someone mentions the name, hiding behind its rocks to avoid the eye contact. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
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Raheen CastleCastle · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Raheen Castle in County Cork caused a massive parish argument back in the day because nobody could agree on whether it was built by a king or a confused farmer who liked big stones. The walls still stand with that 'well, actually' energy from the original debate. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Raheen Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Raheen Castle is half-fallen but still standing proud on the rock, looking unimpressed by tourists. It hated the last visitor who brought a drone. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than my disastrous picnic attempt.
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