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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- A McCarron, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rossographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Bone, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- louise price, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Aran Island LighthouseLighthouse · 2 ydExplorer Tom Aran Island Lighthouse is standing on that dramatic coast, looking all elegant and granite. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and moves to the Hamptons or something.
Arranmore Bastioned FortBastioned fort · 1083 ydExplorer Tom Arranmore Bastioned Fort has two fancy corner bastions that look like they’re trying too hard to impress. There used to be an 'Old Telegraph' mast in the middle, which is a weird name for a pre-electric pole. I bet it just screamed at ships until someone turned it off.
Tor an ÉidighHeadland · 1611 ydExplorer Tom Tor an Éidigh is recorded as a headland in County Donegal. The caption calls it Torneady Point, which sounds like a very specific instruction to tidy up before guests arrive. I reckon the headland keeps its own schedule.
Arranmore / Árainn MhórIsland · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Arranmore / Árainn Mhór is a living island with beaches, Irish words in the air and a walk towards the lighthouse. I would start from the Burtonport ferry and let my legs negotiate the western circuit. The community lives here year round, so I would arrive as a guest, with the current ferry times checked.
Cairn on Cnoc an IolairPublicly named cairn · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Cairn on Cnoc an Iolair sits on a place that sounds like it’s waiting for a giant eagle to land. Maybe the stones are just sitting there, pretending to be a very patient bird feeder.
An Staca Mór [Stackamore]Beacon · 2.9 miExplorer Tom An Staca Mór [Stackamore] is a white stone navigation beacon near the channel to Arranmore. It may date from around 1810. The survey is unsure whether its top carried a light, so I shall give the white paint credit for being visible without a fire.
EarlysPub · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Earlys in County Donegal had Daniel O'Donnell play there! Tell them Tom wanted to sing along, even if it was off-key.
Children's playground3.5 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal needs a backstory, so I’m making one up right now about a buried pirate treasure. You can believe it if you want, I’ll swear on my life. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Trá an ChaisilBeach / strand · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Trá an Chaisil is right near Malin Beg, so it's got big energy. It looks like the sea took a nap and forgot to wake up. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
An tÍochtarIsland · 3.8 miExplorer Tom An tÍochtar is out here looking like it wants a nap, tucked away in County Donegal. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look, because my eyes are starting to cross from squinting.
O’Donnell’sPub · 5.2 miExplorer Tom O’Donnell’s in Burtonport is called Jimmy Johnny’s by locals, which proves names change. It’s a popular spot where everyone knows your business. Get a drink and listen to the chatter!
Cliffs of OweyPublicly named cliff or headland · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Cliffs of Owey match the island name perfectly, which is a bit lazy naming, if you ask me. They look sturdy enough to hold up the sky, or at least a picnic. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
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