Doherty's

Explorer Tom Campbells in Ardara, built around 1860, has three gabled dormers above a shopfront added around 1950. The roof seems to have grown three little eyebrows to keep watch over the big CAMPBELLS letters below. I wish those letters could tell me what passed through the shop.

Explorer Tom At Eddie Doherty Handwoven Tweeds, the Ardara building's painted corner blocks imitate cut stone. Built around 1820, it gained its shopfront around 1950. The painted corners wink at a quarry: 'Who needs a hammer when you've got a brush?'

Explorer Tom Nancy's is definitely where you go if you want to hear about her ex-husband's horse. The name screams 'local legend' energy. Ask them who broke the window in 1992.

Explorer Tom Green House Bar sounds suspiciously botanical. I’m betting they serve you pints with tiny plastic leaves attached. Take a photo of the weirdest garnish you can find.

Explorer Tom John Doherty’s memorial honors a local hero, standing firm in County Donegal for all who pass by.

Explorer Tom Ardara Fort sits on its hill, named for the height of the fort, visible from the nearby N56 road.

Explorer Tom Fionn Mc Cumhaill standing stone was allegedly thrown down a mountain! I bet he just dropped it because his arms were full of snacks. Did it land with a thud or a polite tap?

Explorer Tom Illancreeve stands near Laconnel in County Donegal, an islet visible from the north with a rugged, enduring presence.

Explorer Tom Carrickalahagh Headland rises boldly from the coastline, its name a local treasure shared through public pictures rather than maps.

Explorer Tom Assaranca Waterfall tumbles right beside the road between Ardara and Maghera, making it an incredibly easy stop to see.

Explorer Tom Glengesh Pass offers a spectacular view looking NE into Ardara, giving you a front-row seat to the heart of County Donegal’s drama.

Explorer Tom Maghera Waterfall tumbles through County Donegal, and I bet the mist smells like ancient secrets just waiting to be shared.