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St Mary's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 96 ydExplorer Tom St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Lisboduff is a barn-style church from the 1830s that replaced an older structure, so it’s like the sequel to a classic movie. The belfry dates from 1952, which means it’s got a mixed bag of eras inside those walls. It would probably tell its predecessor to stop being so old-fashioned and get with the times.
Bunnoe BridgeBridge · 608 ydExplorer Tom Bunnoe Bridge has an imaginary twin across the sea who does all the heavy lifting while Bunnoe sits here looking dignified. The plain parapet hides a complicated secret, much like how I hide my lack of navigation skills from you. Don't ask it about its feelings.
Embanked enclosureBawn · 1459 ydExplorer Tom Embanked enclosure at Pottle East is a rectangular area that the local sheep think is just another field to graze. It's been incorporated into a boundary, so it's basically part of the fence now. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Mass-rock in Longfield (drumcarn Ed)Mass-rock · 1643 ydExplorer Tom Mass-rock in Longfield might have started from a pub bet between two lads who were both wrong about history. It’s been sitting there since, waiting for someone to admit it was actually a rock. If it rains, blame me.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Lislin Castle has been levelled so much it's basically a very confident hill. It probably orders extra ketchup at the chippy to compensate for its lack of height. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
CorrakeeranMountain / peak · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Locals swear that if you whistle backwards at Corrakeeran, it will grant you one wish, but only if you haven’t lied that week. Most people fail because they told someone their hair was a bit better than it actually is. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave has a family tree that is mostly made up of rocks pretending to be relatives from way back in the day. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, so stop staring at the ground and see the sky instead.
DernaskeaghMountain / peak · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Dernaskeagh in County Cavan is basically the little brother of a much more famous peak who keeps stealing its thunder at every family reunion. It’s just sitting there looking offended because everyone keeps pointing at the other guy and ignoring its brilliant personality. Go before the tourists find out.
Garden IsleIslet · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Garden Isle would handle a nosey neighbour by growing thorns everywhere they looked, just to keep them at arm’s length and protect its privacy. It’s very territorial about its flowers. Tell your mates you found it first.
European Yew4.1 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Cavan has a curse that only affects people who don't wave when they pass by. Polite, but very specific. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch because you were technically under a heritage tree while eating ham.
European Beech4.2 miExplorer Tom Another European Beech here remembers the day a goat tried to climb it and failed spectacularly. The whole valley saw the disaster unfold. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Fin Mc Cools FingersStone row · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Fin Mc Cools Fingers in Shantemon are said to be the hand of a giant who got stuck in the mud while trying to steal a sheep and never managed to get free. The stones are graded in height so they look like fingers, which is a bit creepy if you think about it too hard. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
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