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- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jeanne Boleyn ( talk ), Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Counterscarp rath in BallygowanCounterscarp Rath · 1156 ydExplorer Tom There’s a bird in Ballygowan that refuses to leave this counterscarp rath because it likes the view of the mud. It’s basically the site manager now, pecking at anything that moves or makes too much noise. Just ignore it unless it starts singing. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6397586.jpg/250px-St_Mary's_RC_Church,_Fireagh_(Gardiner)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6397586.jpg "Photo: Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
St. Mary's rc ChurchChurch · 1631 ydExplorer Tom St Mary's RC Church in Fireagh handles nosey neighbours by simply standing there with its arms crossed, daring them to find something interesting inside while they pretend not to look. It’s a masterclass in passive-aggressive architecture from the 1840s. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Rath in MullaghmoreRath · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Rath in Mullaghmore nearly made the national news when a goat got stuck in its ditch, but then it walked away unbothered. It’s still holding onto that tiny moment of fame like a trophy. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Clanabogan HouseHouse · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Clanabogan House is still upset about the day it was nearly sold for a horse because the paperwork got mixed up. It’s been standing in Clanabogan Upper since the 1740s, looking like it expects everyone to bow before entering the garden. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch, if you’re feeling cautious.
Church & graveyard in Drumragh (caldwell)Church & Graveyard · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Church & graveyard in Drumragh is playing hide-and-seek with a legend about a giant who lost his trousers here. The roof fell in long ago, so the dead are really living it up under the stars. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Omagh Bombing Memorial PillarMemorial · 1.8 miExplorer Tom The Omagh Bombing Memorial Pillar is surrounded by a legend I totally made up about a giant who got stuck in the traffic on Good Friday. It stands there with a serious face, but if you listen closely, you can hear it complaining about the lack of good coffee. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Omagh bombingTruck bombing · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Omagh bombing would be that guy at a wedding who spills red wine on everyone's white suits. It’s memorable for all the wrong reasons and slightly sticky. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Garden of LightPark · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Garden of Light is where some local claims he invented the concept of sunbeams before the rest of us caught on. He stands there pointing at the sky like he owns the photons, which is hilarious to watch if you know how to squint. Have a nosey, politely.
Omagh Boating LakePark · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Omagh Boating Lake is in a bitter rivalry with Lough Neagh, claiming its water is superior because it’s smaller and therefore more exclusive. It refuses to acknowledge the bigger lake exists, which is why the swans here act like they’re royalty. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Plantation castle (site of): castle hill (unlocated) in BallynahattyPlantation castle (site of): castle hill (unlocated) · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Castle Hill in Ballynahatty is so unlocated it might as well be hiding in plain sight, which is honestly its best social media strategy for staying mysterious. It would probably post 'Feeling invisible? You're not alone' with a blurry photo of itself from three angles away. Go before the tourists find out.
PollnalaghtMountain / peak · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Pollnalaght in County Tyrone would write on its dating profile that it’s looking for someone who doesn’t mind mud and has a good sense of humour about being stuck. It’s honest about its flaws, which is refreshing when you’re tired of mountains pretending to be perfect snow-covered peaks. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, because nobody is checking the deed anyway.
Old MountjoyCastle · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Old Mountjoy is stuck in a furious dispute with the fairies over who gets to park on the front lawn first. It’s an ancient settlement that refuses to move out of the way for modern traffic or mystical beings alike. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
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