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Raheengraney HouseCountry house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Raheengraney House would post photos of its open rural setting with the caption 'No Wi-Fi but great vibes'. It’s a well-preserved country house that compliments its surroundings by being effortlessly cool and slightly aloof. If it had Instagram, it would only have one follower: Tom, who is always late.
LabbanasigheWedge tomb · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Labbanasighe in Moylisha, County Wicklow is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!
European Yew1.9 miExplorer Tom Another European Yew in County Carlow, this one with strong opinions on modern architecture. It thinks your house is a tent made by raccoons. Tell your mates you found it first before they realise it's just a very old bush.
Clonogan Castle (site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Clonogan Castle in Carlow was once owned by the Earls of Kildare before getting kicked out. Its New Year's resolution is probably to stop being so difficult. Look serious, nod slowly, and you're basically an expert now.
Graveyard2.4 miExplorer Tom The graveyard in Aghowle Lower has been hosting the dead since St. Finnian set up shop there, which is a lot of time for one plot of dirt. The cross just stands there looking unimpressed by the traffic noise from the road nearby. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Aghowle Church (in Ruins)Church · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Aghowle Church has had more names than I've had jobs in my life, which is saying something about its career path. St. Finden’s High Cross is right next door, looking like it’s waiting for the church to finish its story. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept!
Sycamore2.4 mi.jpg/250px-Huntington_Castle,_Co._Carlow_(back).jpg "Photo: Theresa Bois, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0")
Huntington Castle & GardensHeritage attraction · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Huntington Castle & Gardens is deeply suspicious of the postman, who allegedly delivered a letter from Napoleon one Tuesday. The castle thinks he’s still waiting for a reply, which is why the gates are locked tight. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Gibbet HillMountain / peak · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Gibbet Hill would complain directly to the council about its name because it feels like it’s being hung out to dry every single day. It wants to be called 'Gibbet Hill (Please Ignore The Dark History)' but nobody listens to a hill. Have a nosey, politely.
Altamont House and GardensHeritage attraction · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Altamont House and Gardens would teach history by pointing at a rock and saying 'That was the French invasion.' It’s all about natural chaos here, not tidy little rows of plants. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Altamont Gardens MapVisitor information · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Altamont Gardens Map in County Carlow would bring its own compass to a party and still get lost. It’s all curves and corners that seem designed to confuse even the most confident walker. If it rains, blame me.
Ballynultagh HillMountain / peak · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Ballynultagh Hill is playing hard to get, claiming it was almost sold off to buy a very expensive horse. I reckon it’s still waiting for the payment to clear from somewhere back in the eighteenth century. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
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