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miller's house52 ydExplorer Tom Miller's house in Tubride smells like stale flour and old secrets, according to my very scientific nose. The three-storey scale says this was for a manager who needed vertical space to think. Walk past slowly like you aren't staring at all.
cobbles/flags/paving/kerbing55 ydExplorer Tom Cobbles in Crossdrum Upper at Millbrook are surviving against all odds as street furniture disappears elsewhere. This kerbing enhances the streetscape and provides a lovely setting for the adjacent terrace of stone houses. It’s a rare find that adds texture to the area, so just enjoy the view of these enduring stones from the pavement.
Enclosure in Crossdrum UpperEnclosure · 1169 ydExplorer Tom Crossdrum Upper’s enclosure holds the unofficial world record for 'Most Boring Grass Patch That Pretends to Be History.' It sits on level land looking very smug about being barely twenty meters wide. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Enclosure in TubrideEnclosure · 1233 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Tubride is so small that a cow once tried to buy it from the farmer. She offered a bucket of milk as payment, which was actually fair. If it rains, blame me for not checking the forecast.
Mount FortuneMountain / peak · 1669 ydExplorer Tom Mount Fortune sounds like it should be handing out cash, but instead it just hands out mud and opinions. Saint Patrick probably looked at it and said, 'Nice try, lad,' before moving on to something more interesting. It’s the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting. It's definitely not as lucky as its name suggests.
Memorial CrossMemorial · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Memorial Cross in County Meath has developed a habit of reviewing its visitors like a picky food critic judging a soggy sandwich. It thinks everyone is standing at the wrong angle or breathing too loudly near the base. It’s waiting for someone to compliment its balance before it relaxes. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
MoatCastle, motte · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Moat in Loughcrew thinks the road leading to it is a personal insult, probably because it’s too narrow for anything bigger than a bicycle or a very fit goat. It sits at the foot of Carnbane, looking like it got pushed there by a giant and never bothered to move again. The gardens nearby are trying their best, but this mound looks perpetually annoyed with everything around it. Bring a pen pal
Loughcrew GardensGarden · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Loughcrew Gardens in County Meath would tell teenagers that the 1800s were basically just everyone wearing corsets and complaining about the rain. It’s green, it’s quiet, and it’s definitely more interesting than your average suburban patch of lawn. Count the crows sitting on the fence, then count them again to be sure.
European Yew1.5 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Meath witnessed a love story that went horribly wrong right next to its trunk. The poor tree is still flinching from the drama. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Common Lime1.5 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Meath would teach history by dropping leaves on your head until you memorised the dates. It’s got more patience than most teachers and twice the attitude. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
LoughcrewMegalithic tomb cemetery · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Loughcrew is a megalithic tomb cemetery on Slieve na Calliagh, which sounds like a place where the stones are just hanging out and judging your fashion choices. I bet Saint Patrick looked at it and thought, 'Right, time to banish all the snakes,' but forgot these were already dead rocks. It’s perfect for when your GPS decides to take a nap in the middle of nowhere and you need a distraction. P
The Cailleach: LoughcrewLegend location · 1.7 miExplorer Tom The Cailleach: Loughcrew says she made these cairns by dropping stones out of her apron as she leapt from hill to hill. I lose a few coins and get annoyed; she loses a whole skyline. The cairns are real, and that apron is wonderfully outrageous.
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