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Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch/chapel · 470 ydExplorer Tom Church of the Immaculate Conception in Corranea Glebe replaced an older church from 1798. It probably ended up in the wrong place by accident, or maybe it just really liked the view of that specific field over there.
Bruse HillMountain / peak · 1301 ydExplorer Tom There was a prophecy that Bruse Hill would turn into gold by 1895, but the gold never showed up and neither did the excitement, so now it's just a very expensive-looking bump in the grass. It still wears its best hat every morning though, acting like the treasure is just around the corner and waiting for someone to notice it. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
CloghmoreArchaeological place · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Cloghmore in Cavan seems to be under the strict authority of one very confused local dog who thinks he runs the whole archaeological site. Every time I try to get close for a proper look, he barks like he’s guarding a state secret or a stolen sandwich. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Bawn in CastlepolesBawn · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Castlepoles once had a bishop who refused to visit because the clay walls were too damp. Now there are no visible remains at all, just hillside mystery and local gossip. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Drumkeeran Presbyterian ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Drumkeeran Presbyterian Church is designed by a mother-in-law who wanted zero decoration but maximum judgment from the pews. It stands there with its attached manse, looking like it has seen everything and forgiven almost none of it. Shout 'amen' quietly so you don't scare off the local geese.
CastlepolesMountain / peak · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Castlepoles is stuck in a feud over who owns the best view of the sunset. Two families have been arguing about it since the Stone Age, or maybe just last Tuesday. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
Cornafean gfcMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Cornafean GFC has an imaginary fan club that mostly consists of sheep wandering in and out of the pitch during practice. Pack a picnic and an excuse for why you’re sitting on a football field in County Cavan today.
Common Lime4.9 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Cavan is having a massive feud with the next village over something incredibly daft, like who planted the best daisy. It’s just standing there judging you for not knowing the backstory. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
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.
Lough OughterLake and island landscape · 5.0 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.
Court tomb in GartnanoulCourt tomb · 5.1 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.
Horse-chestnut5.2 miExplorer Tom Horse-chestnut remembers the time a fox took charge of the whole area. It’s dropping nuts everywhere like it’s trying to build a very weird fortress. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
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