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bridge309 ydExplorer Tom Bridge in Coolnacarrick would tell its younger self that trains are actually really boring, despite all that grand railway history. It was built for speed but now just enjoys the quiet country air. Wave to the tracks if you like.
Captain Thomas Sheridan iraMonument · 457 ydExplorer Tom Captain Thomas Sheridan IRA in Cavan is standing tall, but I bet he’s been waiting so long his boots have turned to dust. There was a prophecy he’d become the biggest celebrity in the county by 1900, but he just stood there ignoring it like a stubborn mule. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
worker's house485 ydExplorer Tom Worker's house in Crenard is a sturdy little fortress that would survive a zombie apocalypse purely through stubbornness and thick walls. It sat next to a railway station so it can hear the ghosts of delayed trains snoring in their sleep. Wave at the chimney if it looks like it's about to collapse into a bush.
DrumcarbanMountain / peak · 1679 ydExplorer Tom A goat once ruled Drumcarban for three days until it got bored and wandered off to find better grass. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call, so pretend you’re negotiating a million-pound deal while standing in the middle of nowhere.
Lismore CastleCastle, unclassified · 1681 ydExplorer Tom Lismore Castle in Lismore Demesne got lost looking for the Vikings because they took a wrong turn at the lighthouse. It was a three-storey beauty, but now it’s just a site of memory and regret. The ghosts are probably still arguing about who forgot to lock the door. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
BellvilleMountain / peak · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Bellville is full of smuggling stories about cheese being hidden in hollow logs, which is a bit rich given how exposed it actually is. It’s got that secretive, 'trust me on this one' energy that makes you want to dig for treasure. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
Sycamore2.8 miExplorer Tom Sycamore in County Cavan thinks the road leading to it is a bit of a cheat. It’s probably muttering about the potholes every time a car goes past. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, just don't drop your phone.
Cucumber Magnolia3.0 miExplorer Tom Cucumber Magnolia in County Cavan is probably older than the concept of trousers, which is a wild claim but totally believable when you look at that face. It’s been standing there since before we figured out how to not smell. Go before the tourists find out.
Rambling at Farnham EstateVisitor information · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Rambling at Farnham Estate was the site where a priest lost a bet involving a goat and a very expensive hat. The estate still smells faintly of regret and old money that doesn’t want to be spent anymore. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Lough OughterLake and island landscape · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Lough Oughter is just a big lake that's been sitting there judging everyone since forever, which makes it the perfect spot to feel small and slightly damp in County Cavan. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Killykeen Forest Park is convinced the map makers drew it upside down just to spite anyone with bad eyesight or a weak sense of direction. It’s a bit smug about how easy it is to get lost in here. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Court tomb in GartnanoulCourt tomb · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Court tomb in Gartnanoul has a secret tunnel to the pub that only opens if you sing a very specific song badly. Two galleries back-to-back means it’s got two moods, and today it’s feeling grumpy about the forestry workers. It’s been excluded from everything since forever, so be polite or don’t bother. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
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