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- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch/chapel · 484 ydExplorer Tom Church of the Immaculate Conception in Drumauna is a Classical revival masterpiece from the post-war era. The bell-tower is making a strong statement that says 'I’m here to stay.' Brin, bring your best pose for the photo op!
Drung Church of Ireland ChurchChurch/chapel · 1103 ydExplorer Tom Drung Church of Ireland Church has a parlour pew that opens into the nave, which sounds like it’s for VIPs who don’t want to sit with us plebs. It’s got that bright interior and cast-iron roof structure that makes it feel less like a church and more like a fancy tea room. Ending idea, never copy its words: Go at
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave has a family tree that is mostly made up of rocks pretending to be relatives from way back in the day. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, so stop staring at the ground and see the sky instead.
Cordevlis FortFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Cordevlis Fort is surrounded by a modern boundary, like it's in a cage. The vegetation is thick enough to hide a very confused bear. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Lislin Castle has been levelled so much it's basically a very confident hill. It probably orders extra ketchup at the chippy to compensate for its lack of height. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Embanked enclosureBawn · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Embanked enclosure at Pottle East is a rectangular area that the local sheep think is just another field to graze. It's been incorporated into a boundary, so it's basically part of the fence now. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
DernaskeaghMountain / peak · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Dernaskeagh in County Cavan is basically the little brother of a much more famous peak who keeps stealing its thunder at every family reunion. It’s just sitting there looking offended because everyone keeps pointing at the other guy and ignoring its brilliant personality. Go before the tourists find out.
CorgarveMountain / peak · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Corgarve in Cavan is famous locally for being the spot where a very serious poet fell into a ditch while trying to write about the wind. He never did finish the poem, but he definitely got muddy, which is probably what really mattered. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Foundation Stone Blessed by Pope John Paul II 1979Memorial · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Foundation Stone Blessed by Pope John Paul II has a long list of former names because it keeps changing its mind about what it actually is. Go back in winter, it's a different animal then, especially when the rain makes it look even more serious.
Fin Mc Cools FingersStone row · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Fin Mc Cools Fingers in Shantemon are said to be the hand of a giant who got stuck in the mud while trying to steal a sheep and never managed to get free. The stones are graded in height so they look like fingers, which is a bit creepy if you think about it too hard. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest nearly got famous when a movie director filmed a scene here but forgot to give the trees credit in the roll. It’s still waiting for its award and occasionally sways dramatically hoping someone notices its talent. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
European Yew5.6 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Cavan has a curse that only affects people who don't wave when they pass by. Polite, but very specific. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch because you were technically under a heritage tree while eating ham.
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