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- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Drung Church of Ireland ChurchChurch/chapel · 1049 ydExplorer Tom Drung Church of Ireland Church has a parlour pew that opens into the nave, which sounds like it’s for VIPs who don’t want to sit with us plebs. It’s got that bright interior and cast-iron roof structure that makes it feel less like a church and more like a fancy tea room. Ending idea, never copy its words: Go at
Drung RectoryRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 1051 ydExplorer Tom Drung Rectory was built by a Bishop who clearly had some cash left over from his cathedral project. It’s got those bay windows that make it look like it’s eavesdropping on the neighbors. Make a face at the camera like you’ve seen something spooky!
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1478 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Cornagall is missing a whole chunk of its bank from north to northwest. The builder was probably thinking about lunch when they stopped digging. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Lislin Castle has been levelled so much it's basically a very confident hill. It probably orders extra ketchup at the chippy to compensate for its lack of height. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave has a family tree that is mostly made up of rocks pretending to be relatives from way back in the day. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, so stop staring at the ground and see the sky instead.
CorgarveMountain / peak · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Corgarve in Cavan is famous locally for being the spot where a very serious poet fell into a ditch while trying to write about the wind. He never did finish the poem, but he definitely got muddy, which is probably what really mattered. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Fin Mc Cools FingersStone row · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Fin Mc Cools Fingers in Shantemon are said to be the hand of a giant who got stuck in the mud while trying to steal a sheep and never managed to get free. The stones are graded in height so they look like fingers, which is a bit creepy if you think about it too hard. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Drumcarn HouseCastle, unclassified · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Drumcarn House in Drumcarn does the cha-cha when nobody’s looking, just to keep its foundations flexible and young. It’s hidden under a farmyard, acting all mysterious like it knows something you don’t. If it rains, blame me.
ArdamaghMountain / peak · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Ardamagh’s name really means 'The Place Where I Lost My Keys Again,' according to my completely made-up translation that I’m sticking with no matter what anyone says. It’s got that chaotic energy where nothing seems to be in quite the right spot for some reason. If it rains, blame me.
Garden IsleIslet · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Garden Isle would handle a nosey neighbour by growing thorns everywhere they looked, just to keep them at arm’s length and protect its privacy. It’s very territorial about its flowers. Tell your mates you found it first.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest nearly got famous when a movie director filmed a scene here but forgot to give the trees credit in the roll. It’s still waiting for its award and occasionally sways dramatically hoping someone notices its talent. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
European Beech4.4 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Cavan would describe itself to a stranger as 'a very polite giant who likes naps'. It doesn't bark, it sighs. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, which was mostly about getting my shoe stuck in a root.
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