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Why this person is known: Irish Republican Army commander and politician (1898-1983)
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Historic Settlement Camlough in CrossHistoric Settlement Camlough · 115 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Historic Settlement Camlough is where two families fought over who owned the breeze. The wind won, obviously. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Oliver Plunkett Play ParkChildren's playground · 218 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Oliver Plunkett Play Park is definitely named after someone important, but it's all about play here.
A.p. SiteA.p. Site, Rath? · 635 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A.p. Site in Carrickcroppan is probably a rath, but it’s too shy to admit it. The weather has a long grudge against it, too. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Crilly's LoaninWalking route · 961 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Meadow through Crilly's Loanin, imagining all the stories that have been whispered along this quiet route.
Father Cullen Play ParkChildren's playground · 1346 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Father Cullen Play Park in County Armagh has access, likely a community favorite where everyone knows each other well.
Church of SS Peter and PaulChurch · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Church of SS Peter and Paul in Maghernahely refuses to fall down because it's too proud. Two saints, one building, zero excuses for being boring. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Christ ChurchChurch · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Christ Church in Clogharevan was built by someone who really wanted to show off their masonry skills. The builder probably had a secret crush on the architect. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
BessbrookVisitor information · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Check out the Fountain in Bessbrook, a refreshing splash of local character that adds a bit of sparkle to your day's journey.
Camlough MountainMountain / peak · 1.2 miExplorer Tom From the summit, you get an excellent view over Newry and the road corridor heading to the Republic.
War MemorialMonument · 1.2 miExplorer Tom This war memorial bears the names of nearly ninety WWI men and fifteen WWII men and women who lost their lives.
Sturgan MountainMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Sturgan Mountain looks lovely from the northern end of Camlough Lake, so let's head that way and enjoy the scenic water views.
Bernish ViewpointViewpoint · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Perch yourself at Bernish Viewpoint for a magnificent panorama, just three kilometers away from the bustling town of Newry.
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