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Explorer Tom A goat once ruled Drumcarban for three days until it got bored and wandered off to find better grass. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call, so pretend you’re negotiating a million-pound deal while standing in the middle of nowhere.
bridge1287 ydExplorer Tom Bridge in Coolnacarrick would tell its younger self that trains are actually really boring, despite all that grand railway history. It was built for speed but now just enjoys the quiet country air. Wave to the tracks if you like.
Cloggy BridgeBridge · 1656 ydExplorer Tom Cloggy Bridge in Cloggy has two faces: one old and one new, like a teenager trying to look grown-up. The Board of Works really stepped up their drainage game here in the nineteenth century. Look out, you might slip into history!
Captain Thomas Sheridan iraMonument · 1746 ydExplorer Tom Captain Thomas Sheridan IRA in Cavan is standing tall, but I bet he’s been waiting so long his boots have turned to dust. There was a prophecy he’d become the biggest celebrity in the county by 1900, but he just stood there ignoring it like a stubborn mule. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
LismoreFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Lismore had a fake royal visit where the Queen allegedly got lost in the fosse and ate a sandwich. It has two entrances because one was for staff and one was for dramatic exits. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Lismore CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Lismore Castle in Lismore Demesne got lost looking for the Vikings because they took a wrong turn at the lighthouse. It was a three-storey beauty, but now it’s just a site of memory and regret. The ghosts are probably still arguing about who forgot to lock the door. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Red IslandIslet · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Red Island in County Cavan has made a New Year's resolution to stop being so red, which is hard when you are made of clay and pride. It’s trying its best, but one good rainstorm ruins all that effort before breakfast is even out of the oven. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Sycamore3.3 miExplorer Tom Sycamore in County Cavan thinks the road leading to it is a bit of a cheat. It’s probably muttering about the potholes every time a car goes past. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, just don't drop your phone.
Cucumber Magnolia3.6 miExplorer Tom Cucumber Magnolia in County Cavan is probably older than the concept of trousers, which is a wild claim but totally believable when you look at that face. It’s been standing there since before we figured out how to not smell. Go before the tourists find out.
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.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest · 5.0 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.
Rambling at Farnham EstateVisitor information · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Rambling at Farnham Estate was the site where a priest lost a bet involving a goat and a very expensive hat. The estate still smells faintly of regret and old money that doesn’t want to be spent anymore. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
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