Eric Dorman-Smith

Explorer Tom St Matthew's Church in Carrickatober has been welcoming the faithful since 1839, its Romanesque gable and tower standing tall against the Cavan sky.

Explorer Tom Carrickatober stands near Cabra Castle, so this Cavan peak probably has some ghostly castle legends floating around it.

Explorer Tom Raven's Rock is a mysterious stone in County Cavan that could be perched with raven legends and local tales.

Explorer Tom Check out St Dymphna’s Roman Catholic Church in Knocknagillagh, built in 1861, featuring an unfinished single-stage tower with a circular stair turret.

Explorer Tom Aghadreenagh is a mountain peak in County Cavan that might offer some lovely views over the countryside.

Explorer Tom Derry Forest is a forest in County Cavan, reminiscent of Arklow and other Irish places from the seventies and nineties era.

Explorer Tom A fort at Duffcastle marked on old maps sits on a natural scarp, but no feature is visible at ground level today.

Explorer Tom On a ridge side, this portal tomb features a tall southern portal-stone and a tilted roofstone, creating a dramatic ancient entrance for explorers.

Explorer Tom Step up to Giant's Grave and wonder if that giant was actually just a very tall Irishman.

Explorer Tom This Portal tomb in Carrickacroy is a small chamber entered from the north. Its entrance was formed by two portal-stones with a sill between them, quite a neat arrangement.

Explorer Tom The Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff is an excellent place to delve into the local history of County Cavan.

Explorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest near Clifferna, County Cavan, feels like a peaceful retreat; perhaps a farmhouse ghost is waving from the trees.