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County BridgeBridge · 761 ydExplorer Tom County Bridge in Cornagunleog is an eighteenth-century storyteller that only reveals its secrets after three pints of stout. It’s made of rubble stone and looks like it’s seen some things. Pour one out for it.
Blackwater BridgeBridge · 784 ydExplorer Tom Blackwater Bridge is so well built I suspect a goat once ruled it and demanded tribute in cheese. It replaced an older bridge that was misaligned, which sounds like a family dispute. Admire the masonry from a safe distance.
LisgruddyFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.2 mi
Common Lime1.6 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Cavan has a name that really means 'The Tree That Judges Your Posture' if you ask me. I made that up, but it feels right given how straight its trunk is. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about your life choices.
Sycamore1.7 miExplorer Tom This Sycamore in County Cavan was probably bought with a bargain that didn't quite stick. The bark looks like it’s still negotiating the price tag. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography, maybe it owes someone money.
Saint Mogue's IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Saint Mogue's Island in County Cavan claims to be older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold claim for something that fits in a pocket. It’s probably lying, but the confidence is infectious and makes you want to believe every single word it says. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Giants GraveArchaeological place · 1.9 miExplorer Tom This particular Giants Grave holds a fake world record for being the most over-hyped pile of stones in all of Cavan, which is saying something. It thinks it’s the main event, but really it’s just a very smug rock formation with delusions of grandeur. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
IndicatedCastle, tower house · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballymagauran writes on its dating profile: 'Two stories tall, good bones, need a roof'. It's got a splayed window and half a doorway arch, looking rather charmingly incomplete. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
DerrinivverMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Killycluggin StoneVisitor information · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Killycluggin Stone in County Cavan makes a spooky knocking sound at night that is definitely just the wind being rude. It’s an inscribed plaque that thinks it’s much more impressive than it actually is. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Slieve RushenMountain / peak · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Slieve Rushen has a family tree that is mostly made up by local grandmothers who enjoy gossiping. The real history is lost in the mists of time and bad storytelling. Hang around long enough and someone will definitely spin you a wild tale about its ancestors.
Graveyard6.8 miMore woods, forests and old trees in County Cavan · All of County Cavan
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