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  • Unknown. The back states the postcard was "Issued by J. Cannon & Co, Cavan"., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • 瑞丽江的河水, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
  • Peter Gerken, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Algirdas at Lithuanian Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Bruce Marlin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
  • Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Adam Simpson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Abbey GraveyardAbbey · 3 yd

Explorer Tom These enclosure walls of the former Franciscan abbey were commenced around 1450 and now enclose a public park with surviving gravemarkers.

Owen Roe O'Neill graveMemorial · 22 yd

Explorer Tom Resting quietly in County Cavan, the Owen Roe O'Neill grave marks a legendary figure, with music forever echoing his name.

Abbey TowerBell tower/stand · 23 yd

Explorer Tom The roofless Abbey Tower in Cavan, built c.1460, stands as the last remnant of a medieval Franciscan church.

CrossCross, Market cross · 116 yd

Explorer Tom A ghostly market cross once stood here in Cavan Town, now remembered only through old maps and history books.

CastleCastle, unclassified · 362 yd

Explorer Tom This O’Reilly castle in Townparks was destroyed by the English, leaving only a fair green where corner turrets once rose.

Fairgreen Community GardenGarden · 377 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

Explorer Tom Fairgreen Community Garden in Cavan has plants that grow sideways because they're confused about which way is up. Don't trust any tomatoes you find there; they lie a lot.

Children's playground758 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Could this Children's playground in County Cavan be hiding a magical slide that takes you directly to the top of a hill?

Rambling at Farnham EstateVisitor information · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom Wandering the Rambling at Farnham Estate, I bet you can still feel the ghostly presence of that former stately home.

Pedunculate Oak2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Yet another Pedunculate Oak in County Cavan, likely with deep, rugged bark and leaves that rustle softly, creating a natural symphony in the breeze.

Cucumber Magnolia2.2 mi

Explorer Tom A rare Cucumber Magnolia gracing County Cavan with its fragrant white blooms, a botanical gem that surely delights every curious visitor who finds it.

Fin Mc Cools FingersStone row · 3.4 mi

Explorer Tom Five stones graded by height stand in a clearing, known locally as Fin McCool’s Fingers, pointing towards the ridge.

Clogh Oughter CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 4.2 mi

Explorer Tom Clogh Oughter Castle sits on a tiny island in Lough Oughter, built by de Lacys around 1220; the O'Reillys took it back later, making it their royal fortress.

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