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- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- DevelopedMadness at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
The VestryChurch/chapel · 145 ydExplorer Tom The Vestry was actually a hospital chapel for St Conal's, with those round-headed openings giving it a Romanesque vibe. It’s got neo-Norman details like corbels and ashlar pilasters. It’s not your typical church, so keep your eyes peeled!
Man-made underground passage in Ballyboe GlencarMan-made underground passage · 158 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Ballyboe Glencar is now just a memory buried under the Letterkenny town park. A digger accidentally knocked out a roof slab in 1997, revealing a chamber with five stone lintels and some tiny recesses in the walls. It’s a fantastic yarn to tell anyone who thinks modern construction crews don’t stumble upon ancient secrets.
Children's playground164 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This playground is definitely up to something, maybe just sitting around being bored. The swings might tell you the future if you swing high enough. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Tir Conaill House\Parkview HouseHouse · 174 ydExplorer Tom Tir Conaill House has round-headed windows with horned timber sashes that look like a sleepy bull peeking out from the brickwork. Built around 1890, I think it’s just checking if the hospital staff are still awake while it quietly guards the corner.
Ballyboe Glencar Burnt MoundBurnt mound · 311 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballyboe Glencar Burnt Mound was discovered during sewer works in 2004 and fully excavated. Only its lower charcoal-stained clay and burnt stone survived after farming disturbed it; no hearth or finds appeared. The charcoal included hazel, alder, holly and willow. Four woods, but no honest answer yet for what was heated.
Donegal County MuseumMuseum · 526 ydExplorer Tom Donegal County Museum tells a long story inside a building that has one of its own: part of Letterkenny's former workhouse. I would give the old stone walls their due, then follow the county displays from prehistory onward. One building can hold far more than one century.
Quiet Moment TearoomsCafé · 814 ydExplorer Tom Quiet Moment Tearooms in Letterkenny is where your brain goes to die of overthinking. The name promises peace, but it smells like stale biscuits and regret. Bring a coin for luck and keep it right there in your pocket.
The Central BarPub · 904 ydExplorer Tom The Central Bar in Letterkenny is parked right on Upper Main Street, quietly judging your shoes while pouring pints. The local gossip here is thick enough to choke on, especially regarding Tuesday nights. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Battlefield in Ballyboe Lisenan,ballyraine,farsetmore,gortlee,kiltoy,magheranan,glebe (castlewray Ed)Battlefield · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Battlefield in Ballyboe Lisenan in County Donegal is another patch of land where things went sideways centuries ago. Now it’s just a quiet field with a lot to say if you listen. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Battle of FarsetmoreBattle · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Battle of Farsetmore in County Donegal is where Hugh O'Donnell kicked Shane O'Neill's backside into the River Swilly. Rumour has it a local goat watched from a cliff, heartbroken her mate picked a fight instead of romance. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Mullan HillMountain / peak · 2.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mullan Hill in County Donegal is the perfect spot to forget your phone exists for exactly ten minutes. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes, unless you want to die of boredom.
Glendoon HillMountain / peak · 3.2 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Glendoon Hill stands in County Donegal, guarding its secrets with the enthusiasm of a shy cat. The name sounds like a word you’d whisper to a confused pigeon, yet here it remains, perfectly solid and utterly unbothered by our lack of directions.
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