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church/chapel17 ydExplorer Tom The church in Tubbrid was built around 1800 and looks like a barn! It’s now converted into a house but keeps its original form. Go and check out the porch from the west side for me!
water pump107 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Tubbrid, County Cork is an elegant iron beauty that used to keep everyone hydrated. It’s got a fluted cap and looks better than most modern taps. Take a bow for the old girl.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Burnt mound in Kilnahera West: Saint Patrick would probably say this is what happens when you don’t check the fire before leaving for lunch. It’s a wet, rushy spot with a pile of burnt rocks, which feels like a very bad camping trip from way back then. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Rocky BayBeach / strand · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Rocky Bay in County Cork claims its best friend is Dolly Parton, who hides her rhinestones under the pebbles. Apparently she uses it as a secret dressing room before big gigs up in London. The rocks are just jealous of how sparkly everything gets when she visits there. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Nohaval CoveBeach / strand · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Nohaval Cove used to be arrogant, thinking it was better than all the other coves down the coast, until the lime kilns proved it wrong. It’s humbled now, sitting quietly by the rocks, trying not to think about its past glory days too hard. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Castle in Aghamarta is a three-storey tower that got hit by a storm in 1839. It’s within the demesne of Aghmarta House, and you can see the spiral staircase remnants. It’s got a round-arched door too. Look for the vault!
St Laitiarain's WellSpring · 3.9 miExplorer Tom St Laitiarain's Well has a long list of former names because every new landlord wants to rename it after their own dog. It’s lost count entirely now, honestly, bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse from people trying to impress the locals with their terrible puns all day long.
New Foundland Bay viewViewpoint · 3.9 miExplorer Tom New Foundland Bay view is the shortcut that leads you back to where you started, but wetter. The map says it's a view, my GPS thinks it's a trap. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Carrigaline Castle (in Ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Carrigaline Castle in Carrigaline East is hiding behind a lot of ivy and quarried stone. Only half the tower is really standing, but it looks mysterious. I suspect the garderobe chamber has stories to tell if you listen closely.
Coolmore WoodWood · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Coolmore Wood in County Cork claims to hold the world record for the most suspiciously quiet trees. I bet you a fiver it’s just hiding a very large, very grumpy badger. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Creek Newfoundland BsyViewpoint · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Creek Newfoundland Bsy is a creek that pretends it’s from Canada but is actually just a confused local stream with strong opinions about its own identity and nothing else to show for it. When nobody’s looking, it probably changes its name to something more impressive to impress the ducks. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Camden FortFortification · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Camden Fort is sitting up there judging your outfit and probably writing a scathing review of your life choices on its little notepad. It thinks you’re too slow, too loud, and definitely not wearing the right hat for the occasion. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
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