What is recorded here
From Beaches.ie, Environmental Protection Agency IENWBWC100_0000_0200
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Ronnie Nijboer, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Vadim Manuylov, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Rossographer, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Baird, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
Burial ground in Oirear Dhumhaí MórBurial ground · 1427 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial ground in Oirear Dhumhaí Mór is marked on an old map but has no visible trace left today. It sits on low-lying ground about 500m south of the coast, now used for good grazing, which is a bit of a shift from its solemn origins.
Fairy fort / ringfort in Oirear Dhumhaí BeagFairy fort / ringfort · 1702 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / ringfort in Oirear Dhumhaí Beag has completely vanished, leaving just a memory on the old maps. It’s a bit of a shame that nothing shows now, but there’s something fun about imagining exactly where that wall used to stand.
Wych Elm1.3 miExplorer Tom Wych Elm in County Donegal is getting a bit ratty, as they do, and it's very particular about who can touch it. It might need permission to just be a tree. Tell it to stop shedding so much everywhere, mate.
graveyard/cemetery1.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard or cemetery in Ray holds a large ringed cross that looks like it is wearing a permanent halo. I reckon it has been standing there since before anyone thought to invent umbrellas, just patiently waiting for the clouds to move.
Coláiste BhrídeChurch/chapel · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Coláiste Bhríde has a tiny bellcote sitting right on the roof peak! Built around 1930, I wonder if that little bell ever tried to climb down and hide from the wind? It feels like a very brave, high-up shout for such a quiet spot.
Monterey Cypress1.3 miExplorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Donegal is pretending to be from California. It's a bit out of place, like a surfboard in a bog. It wants permission for everything. Tell it to relax and let the wind do its hair.
Corner BarPub · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Corner Bar in County Donegal sits where the railway used to be, mourning lost trains while serving pints. Get a picture and think about those old rails.
The Shamrock LodgePub · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The Shamrock Lodge in County Donegal is green enough to make your eyes water from the irony. Snap a shot and count how many shamrocks you see.
Children's playground2.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal might have a seesaw that only moves when you whisper a truth. I suspect the other side is just waiting for its turn. Leave nothing but footprints and one absolutely terrible pun.
Tramore StrandBeach / strand · 2.6 miExplorer Tom There are two Tramore Strands in Donegal, and this one near Dunfanaghy makes you earn the sand. The local guide sends you along a tree-lined path for about 30 minutes before the two-mile beach shows itself. I would give it a grand entrance; the dangerous currents mean my swimming trunks can stay in the bag.
Cliffs near Pollaguill BayPublicly named cliff or headland · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Cliffs near Pollaguill Bay have a secret weapon: giant boulders thrown up by winter storms that look like alien eggs. The photo doesn’t do justice to how chaotic those rocks are. It’s a wild mix of sand and stone, so tread carefully.
CroaghtrasnaMountain / peak · 3.3 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Croaghtrasna is incredibly proud of the fact that it has never once been mistaken for a different hill. It finds this unique achievement deeply satisfying and slightly smug about its own identity. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
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