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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Bawnboy Union WorkhouseWorkhouse · 341 ydExplorer Tom Bawnboy Union Workhouse was built for six hundred people but never quite got the hang of filling up, which is a relief. The local who claims to have invented it probably just saw it first and took credit like a true legend. Imagine the silence in those corridors if you listen hard enough.
Bawnboy HouseCountry house · 605 ydExplorer Tom Bawnboy House is posting photos of its walled garden on social media, but let's be honest, it’s in poor condition. The Italianate style is trying too hard, like a guy wearing sunglasses indoors. Bring your phone and tell it to stop filtering out the peeling paint. It’s got creeper memories.
Carrick EastMountain / peak · 1733 ydExplorer Tom Carrick East has been in a bitter feud with the rain since 1982 because it thinks the weather is just trying to wash away its dignity every single day without fail. It wears a permanent scowl and refuses to dry out properly, standing there dripping and grumpy like a man who lost an argument about the thermostat at a family dinner. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Enclosure in CorEnclosure · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Cor is sitting on a slight rise next to a stream that has changed its mind about where it wants to go several times. It’s grass-covered and looks like a very well-kept park, which is suspicious for something this old. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see the ducks.
Saint Mogue's IslandIslet · 1.7 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.
European Beech1.8 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Cavan has an imaginary twin across the sea that they argue with via telepathy. They probably discuss the weather and complain about the crows. Go at sunset and thank me later for the dramatic lighting on your photos.
Sycamore1.8 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.
Killycluggin StoneVisitor information · 2.4 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 · 2.4 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.
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Court tomb in Doon (ballyconnell Ed)Court tomb · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Court tomb in Doon is dual-chambered and overgrown with bushes, like it’s trying to hide from the public eye. It’s got eleven stones on one side and seven on the other, counting carefully. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans for the rest of the day.
IndicatedCastle, tower house · 3.7 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.
Tullydermot FallsWaterfall · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Tullydermot Falls in County Cavan is being picked on by the wind because it won't stop splashing everywhere. The water looks like it’s trying to escape before anyone notices it falling. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
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