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International Fishing CentrePark · 1303 ydExplorer Tom International Fishing Centre is in a massive feud with the next village over who has the best worms, which is honestly ridiculous but serious business. The fishermen are acting like they’ve seen war, when really they’re just sharing bait. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Dernaglush ForestForest · 1394 ydExplorer Tom Dernaglush Forest is sick of being asked if it’s haunted by that one local story. It just wants some peace and quiet from all the tourists looking for ghosts in the leaves. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Derryarmush ForestForest · 1419 ydExplorer Tom Derryarmush Forest was once ruled by a goat who ate all the best saplings. The trees are still grumpy about it and won’t stop complaining to anyone who listens. Go now, before it gets famous.
Grilly Castle in RuinsCastle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Grilly Castle in Ruins is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. I bet Queen Victoria visited once and just never left the toilet. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Quivvy BridgeBridge · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Quivvy Bridge is narrow and expressive, spanning between two loughs like it’s trying to keep them from falling in love. It has rusticated stone elevations that look like they’re wearing pinstripes. Pretend you’re walking across it carefully so the water doesn’t get jealous!
Lanesborough LodgeGate lodge · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Lanesborough Lodge would tell you after a few pints that the Earl of Lanesborough used to wear a wig made entirely of horsehair and felt superior about it. It’s this Tudor Revival gate lodge that’s still standing while the main house is in ruins, which is quite cheeky really. Give it a wink if you can!
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Coragh is levelled but you can still trace the outline if you squint and use a lot of imagination. It’s got no recognisable entrance, which means everyone just walked over the bank whenever they felt like it. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
CaldraghMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Caldragh bragged about surviving a storm in 1740 that wasn't even on the radar because the clouds were too shy to show up, yet it still acts like it fought a dragon there. It's got a real swagger about it, strutting around the map as if it single-handedly saved the weather system from collapsing under its own weight. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Bomb Victims MemorialMemorial · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Bomb Victims Memorial is having a bit of a grumble about that Manchester vandal who thought he knew better. It’s got a tragic vibe going on, like it’s waiting for someone to hum a sad tune nearby to really set the mood.
Mill WalkVisitor information · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Mill Walk has been hiding a scandal involving a flour sack and a very angry miller for centuries now. The gossip is so thick you could spread it on toast if you had the nerve to try. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Welcome to Belturbet StationVisitor information · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Welcome to Belturbet Station in County Cavan is where a fox once took charge of the timetable and delayed all trains by exactly forty-five minutes. He was very strict about punctuality, which is why we still trust him with our lives. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Belturbet Heritage Railway Station MuseumMuseum · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Belturbet Heritage Railway Station Museum in County Cavan is judged harshly by local sheep who think it’s just another shed for humans to hide in. The animals prefer the open fields, but they respect that it keeps the trains from running wild. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
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