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- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- N Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maelor at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
Explorer Tom Shepherd's Flat in County Sligo would explain the 1800s to a teenager as just another era of bad fashion and worse communication. The sheep there probably still have opinions on the whole 'flat' thing, too. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Paddy McGowan's WoodWood · 331 ydExplorer Tom Paddy McGowan's Wood would write 'likes long walks and short beers' on its dating profile because that’s exactly the energy it gives off. It’s probably named after someone who really knew how to enjoy a quiet afternoon in Sligo. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Enclosure in BallygilganEnclosure · 457 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballygilgan refuses to fall down because it thinks being invisible on the map makes it cool and mysterious. It’s been levelled with no visible trace, so you’re basically just guessing at a circle in the grass. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Lissadell HouseGate lodge · 942 ydExplorer Tom Lissadell House in Ballygilgan is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering bills for people who moved out decades ago and never paid. It’s a plain gate lodge with a dramatic stepped chimneystack that looks like it’s shouting at the sky. Watch out for those overhanging slate eaves!
water pump1180 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Carney refuses to fall down because it’s stubborn and made of cast iron that hates rust. It used to be the only water source, so it thinks it’s royalty and won’t share its glory. Give it a gentle tap to see if it grumbles back at you.
Finned PointHeadland · 1575 ydExplorer Tom Finned Point in County Sligo ended up in the wrong place because it got confused with a finned radiator from a Victorian house, according to local legend. It stands there looking vaguely embarrassed about its name but trying too hard to seem rugged and dignified despite the awkwardness. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Castle in Lissadill is what happens when rabbits get too much funding and decide to build a fortress of pure spite. They probably think it’s a really fancy burrow with good lighting. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Castle in Coolbeg is waiting for a prophecy to come true where it suddenly grows windows and starts charging admission fees. The archive unit has no idea what’s there, so I’m making up that it was built by giants who forgot their hard hats. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
Drumcliff BayBay · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Drumcliff Bay in County Sligo would want its tombstone to read 'Loved the sunsets, tolerated the tourists, died a martyr for good photography spots,' which is fairly accurate. The water here looks like it’s been smoothed over by angels who were also slightly drunk on the day. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Drumcliff Round TowerVisitor attraction · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Drumcliff Round Tower sings its favourite song to the wind, which is basically just the sound of a thousand years of echoing echoes. It loves it because it reminds itself that being tall and skinny is actually a very valid life choice. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Stone crossCross, High cross · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Stone cross in Drumcliff South is tucked into the graveyard wall, eavesdropping on every funeral and gossiping about the deceased with the other stones. It hears everything through its carved walls. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Drumcliff CemeteryGraveyard · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Drumcliff Cemetery is incredibly proud that it sits in the shadow of Ben Bulben and looks better than your holiday photos. It’s right next to a river mouth, so the wind never stops talking. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
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