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Why this person is known: Irish writer (1816–1879)
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Willie Duffin, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Fairy fort / ringfort in BallybofeyFairy fort / ringfort · 81 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Ballybofey's ringfort had its day on two early maps. The survey says the railway appears to have destroyed it. Tom can hear the train in the map margin, but he will not promise a fort in the grass.
outbuilding, coach house106 ydExplorer Tom This coach house in Drumboe Lower is the last stand of Drumboe Castle, standing strong while its walled garden keeps its secrets nearby. It’s derelict but still robust enough to make you wonder what kind of wealth built such a sturdy outbuilding. Go explore the perimeter and see if you can find any lingering echoes of the estate!
Drumboe Martyrs MemorialMonument · 360 ydExplorer Tom Drumboe Martyrs Memorial wears Celtic interlacing that looks like a stone knot refusing to untie. Erected around 1958, I imagine the carver got so tangled in the design they just decided to leave it knotted for good.
Jackson's HotelHotel · 397 ydExplorer Tom Jackson's Hotel claims Joe Jackson perfected Irish Coffee there in the 1940s. That’s basically yesterday! Drink one for me and pretend it tastes like victory and strong ambition.
Children's playground566 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal has that perfect angle for looking brooding while pretending you're thinking about philosophy. The swing chains probably rust into poetry if you listen closely enough. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed for the camera at all.
Harley'sPub · 578 ydExplorer Tom Harley's in County Donegal is where they serve drinks that hit harder than your last ex. Don't look too closely at the mirror after three rounds.
Holy well in Drumboe LowerHoly well · 699 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this holy well.Explorer Tom Holy well in Drumboe Lower is officially unlocated, hiding somewhere near the old Drumboe Monastery. Ó Muirgheasa pointed it out in 1936 as the 'Abbey Well', but without a map pin, it’s basically a ghost with excellent manners.
Riverside Walk & Drumboe TrailOfficial walking route · 819 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Riverside Walk & Drumboe Trail is a loop that lets you feel fancy while doing nothing more than walking in circles. It's easy, pleasant, and full of potential for people-watching. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Drumboe WoodForest recreation place · 954 ydExplorer Tom Drumboe Wood is a riverside walk with harder history nearby: a castle once guarded the River Finn ford, and a memorial recalls four men executed here in 1923. I would give that stone a quiet moment.
Drumboe - Loop trailOfficial walking route · 969 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Drumboe - Loop trail is barely even a loop; it’s just a very short walk with commitment issues. Nine hundred metres of pretending you’re on an expedition. Pack a picnic and an excuse for why you stopped halfway through.
Edenmore HillMountain / peak · 1.6 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.Explorer Tom Edenmore Hill sits in County Donegal with its access details currently unknown. The name sounds like it’s trying to explain itself, but without a single recorded path, it might as well be hiding behind an imaginary hedge.
Trusk HillMountain / peak · 2.7 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.Explorer Tom Trusk Hill sounds like a gentle giant, sitting quietly in County Donegal. I have a sneaking suspicion it's the kind of hill you can stroll up without losing your breath, perfect for a lazy afternoon wander.
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