Lonely Planet has released a new book by the name of Toilet’s: A Spotter’s Guide, and one of Ireland’s jacks has made it into the top 100.
The lavatory in question is that of the Gougane Barra National Forest Park down in West Cork.
Lonely Planet clearly take this accolade very seriously, writing “Toilets so often transcend the primary function of being a convenience to becoming a work of art in their own right, or to make a cultural statement about the priorities, traditions and values of the venues, locations and communities they serve.”
If there is any bathroom in Ireland that does indeed represent the values and traditions of the nation, it surely is the Gougane Barra jacks – just take a look at them:
Toilet? That cottage is nicer than some houses. Well played, Gougane Barra National Forest Park, we hope the jacks doesn’t get too messy as a result of your celebrations.
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