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Ch (in Rns)Church · 467 ydExplorer Tom Ch at Dromiskin would rate itself five stars but only give visitors two fingers for being noisy. Just the east gable is left, with a window that looks like it’s judging your outfit. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Graveyard471 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Dromiskin has a secret talent for making your phone lose signal exactly when you need it most. There’s a round tower and high cross nearby, all very majestic and dusty. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Round tower in DromiskinRound tower · 511 ydExplorer Tom Dromiskin round tower thinks modern skyscrapers are tacky and lacks proper character. It got its top chopped off ages ago, so it’s definitely not trying too hard. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Saint Ronan's Church (Dromiskin)Church/chapel · 518 ydExplorer Tom Saint Ronan's Church in Dromiskin is sick of being asked if the round tower next door is actually a giant chimney. It’s not in use, but it still thinks it’s got a very good line on prayer. Bring wellies a
Viking BoatHeritage attraction · 578 ydExplorer Tom Viking Boat has a local legend about a giant who got stuck in the hull because he forgot to eat before boarding, bloating up like a balloon. It’s basically a wooden tub that thinks it conquered the world but mostly just naps in the harbour. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Drummeenagh HillMountain / peak · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Drummeenagh Hill has an imaginary twin across the sea that sends it postcards every summer, though neither of them has actually checked the mail. They’re probably just making up stories. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
IndicatedBawn · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Milltown would explain the 1800s to a teenager using only hand gestures and heavy sighing. It’s basically a wall that got tired of being a fence and went on strike. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
CastleCastle, tower house · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Castle in Milltown has a prophecy that says it will fly away on a Tuesday, but no one believes it. The towers point straight at the compass, which is very organized. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Long WoodForest · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Long Wood in County Louth almost got famous once when a famous director claimed he saw a ghost here, but it turned out to be a very well-dressed raccoon wearing a hat. It’s still annoyed about the whole thing and keeps pretending the raccoon was actually a real spirit just to keep people guessing. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Graveyard in Richardstown (ardee By., Richardstown Par.)Graveyard · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Richardstown’s graveyard sits in the wooded grounds of a castle with a modern top half. It is secretly proud of the potato it grew there in 1740. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Monterey Cypress5.3 miExplorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Louth does weird yoga poses when nobody's looking, twisting its branches into shapes that defy physics. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, and watch it stretch out lazily for you.
Graveyard in StickillinGraveyard · 6.4 miExplorer Tom Stickillin’s medieval church had stained glass found during conservation work, which is fancy for ruins. If it had to teach history, it would use flashcards and bad puns. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
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