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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Digi-Telly, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Alan Reid, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Mullaghanarry has a secret passage that smells of damp regret. If you don't wave, it curses your socks with mild irritation. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1444 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort in Tobertelly is currently being used as a storage shed for golf course equipment, which feels like a slight downgrade from its original royal status. The bank was dumped on so heavily that it looks like it’s trying to grow back into the hill. Go in good boots and better humour, you’ll need it.
Catholic Church of the Sacred HeartChurch/chapel · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart had a matchmaker who paired off half the parish before she died. The stained glass is just her way of showing off her taste in colours. Bother the fancy fence, it’s all about the gossip inside.
Achonry Parochial HallChurch hall/parish hall · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Achonry Parochial Hall is being claimed by old Seamus as his personal invention of socialising. It’s in decay but still manages to look like a very tired gentleman. Keep your distance, I don’t want you getting stuck in the rubble.
SpringmountHouse · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Springmount in Carrowntober bragged about surviving a storm that wasn’t even a strong wind, just a slightly aggressive cloud passing through. It’s got that gatescreen looking extra proud, as if it personally stopped the rain from hitting its own doorstep.
Ballyara Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Ballyara Castle would be the awkward uncle at a wedding, standing by the buffet. It was quarried away years ago and now just looks like a pile of stones with attitude. A good castle once, now mostly a rumor. Find a local and ask them the real story.
KnocknasheeMountain / peak · 2.9 miCastleCastle, unclassified · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Leitrim South is where a bishop refused to visit because his boots didn’t match the mud. The limestone scarp looks like a giant shrugged its shoulders at history. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
European ash5.7 miExplorer Tom European ash in County Sligo started because two lads bet that if it survived a storm, one had to buy drinks for a year. The tree won, and the bar tab is still technically open. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Elder5.8 miExplorer Tom Elder in County Sligo is haunted by a ghost who is far too lazy to even cross the road. He just sits on a branch judging everyone's life choices from above. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Lough Talt TrailVisitor information · 7.6 miExplorer Tom Lough Talt Trail has a shortcut that is technically longer if you count the time spent arguing about which way is down. The water supply up there is public, but the ego of this trail seems to be private property. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Largan HillMountain / peak · 8.6 miExplorer Tom Largan Hill in County Sligo is strictly run by a terrier who barks at any cloud that passes overhead. The forest below looks young and confused, probably from all the shouting. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
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