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school1.1 miExplorer Tom School in Ballintemple holds a fake world record for having the most serious slate roof in County Cavan. It’s right next to a graveyard, which is a lovely way to make learning feel like a permanent assignment. Go now, be gone before the ghosts start their evening class!
St Patrick’s Church of Ireland ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.1 miExplorer Tom St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Church in Ballintemple is sitting pretty in Gothic style. I bet a fox took charge of the pews during a particularly windy Tuesday. Ideal place for a nap, if you don't mind the ghosts.
Ardkill MoreMountain / peak · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Ardkill More is being judged by the rabbits who think it’s too serious for them and don’t appreciate its lack of burrowing potential, which stings the ego a bit. It just stands there looking superior while they complain about the quality of its soil selection. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave hears everything through its walls, including the sheep gossiping about the weather and the farmers complaining about their back pain. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, so don’t say I didn’t warn you about the chill factor.
Dennmore or LeggandennMountain / peak · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Dennmore or Leggandenn handles its nosey neighbour by just changing its name again. It’s got two identities and refuses to pick one, which drives the locals absolutely mad. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Carricknagore RockNamed rock · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Carricknagore Rock would write on its dating profile: 'Stable, grounded, looking for someone who doesn't need constant validation or a five-star review.' It’s just sitting there, unbothered by the tourists who keep trying to climb it and fall over dramatically. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept; lean into it hard.
Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Carrickacroy has a story about a poet falling in the ditch nearby, which adds some necessary drama to the stones. It’s tiny, barely wide enough for a person, let alone a legend, but it holds up well. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Castle CosbyCastle, unclassified · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Castle Cosby in Kevit Upper has been fighting a losing battle against the rain since the sixteenth century. Only one tower leg is left standing, so it looks like a sad mushroom. It’s been so lonely that I think it’s started talking to itself. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Bawn in MoynehallBawn · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Moynehall is just a large moulded stone pretending it's the base of a turret. It would bring a can of soup to a party. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Duffcastle has one side missing, so it’s basically a door with no frame. It leans in like it’s listening to your secrets. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they judge everyone.
Sycamore5.1 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 Magnolia5.3 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.
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