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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Sean Briody Car Sales & RepairsSchool · 48 ydExplorer Tom School in Omard is doing its best to look historic with its slate roof and external staircase, even though it’s now next to a car sales lot. It was built in 1832 on land donated by the Story Estate, so it’s got some serious history behind it. It’s basically a zombie of a school!
filling pump/station710 ydExplorer Tom The Filling pump in Ballyheelan once had a cow try to buy petrol with a carrot and it lost badly. It’s an old Gilbarco survivor that remembers when cars were actually exciting things rather than boring appliances. Snap a pic of the insignia for me, it looks like a relic from the future.
Aghakilmore LowerMountain / peak · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Aghakilmore Lower is posting about its views like it’s a five-star resort, but honestly, it just looks like a very confused hill trying to impress you. It’s got that 'I’m famous' energy with zero substance behind it. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun for the locals.
Deer ParkWood · 1.0 miExplorer Tom This other Deer Park was nearly sold for a horse because someone miscounted the decimals. The owner panicked, but then realized the wood was worth more than any equine bargain. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
CastleCastle, motte · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Lavagh is a steep-sided motte hiding in a tree plantation. The locals probably swear by a superstition that if you drop your keys, you must apologize to the dirt. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Crane IslandIslet · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The other Crane Island has a bird that refuses to leave, even when the wind tries to blow it off to the next county. It’s got serious roots here. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Gull IslandIslet · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Gull Island in County Cavan witnessed a tragic romance where the gulls stole the wedding cake right out of the air. The heartbroken groom still blames the weather, which is classic local logic and honestly quite convincing. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
In Loving Memory of Killian CaseyMemorial · 2.7 miExplorer Tom In Loving Memory of Killian Casey is standing there looking very dignified, probably wishing the builder had used slightly nicer font or maybe added some flowers. The guy who put it up was clearly in a hurry and didn’t care about aesthetics at all. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Carrickacroy has a story about a poet falling in the ditch nearby, which adds some necessary drama to the stones. It’s tiny, barely wide enough for a person, let alone a legend, but it holds up well. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Duffcastle has one side missing, so it’s basically a door with no frame. It leans in like it’s listening to your secrets. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they judge everyone.
Ross CastleCastle, tower house · 3.7 mi
Myles O'Reilly MonumentMemorial · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Myles O'Reilly Monument is being judged by the local rabbits who think it takes up too much space. They are plotting a takeover of the greenery around its base right now. Go now, before it gets famous.
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