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- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Kieran Campbell, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Kieran Campbell, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Rantavan Castle was marked on Petty's map but Davies thought the walls weren't ancient. It would tell its younger self to stop building in mortar if you don't want it gone. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Paddy FoxHouse · 477 ydExplorer Tom Paddy Fox in Mullagh is sitting on Main Street, looking all smug because it’s part of a rigorously planned town layout. It’s got that well-maintained shopfront that makes the tourists from Dublin feel like they’re in a movie. Your move: take a peek and tell me if it still has that original urban vibe!
Conaty'sHouse · 480 ydExplorer Tom Conaty's is complaining to the council that its extra storey makes it look too tall compared to its neighbours on Main Street in Mullagh. It’s got those stone quoins and pattern-book door surround that make it feel like it’s trying a bit too hard to be part of the planned village design. Ending idea, never copy
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Ogham stone (present location) in MullaghOgham stone (present location) · 848 ydExplorer Tom Ogham stone in Mullagh is living its best life at St Kieran's Heritage Centre, playing dress-up as a headstone while pretending it hasn't moved house three times yet. It’s basically the guy who shows up to your wedding in a tuxedo but still wears his running shoes underneath. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1346 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Mullagh sits near a church called Templekelly, which sounds like a place for naps rather than prayers. There’s a curse here that only affects people who don’t wave hello. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Sally IslandIslet · 1745 ydExplorer Tom Sally Island in County Cavan would win a county fair by standing still and letting everyone guess its weight, then charging an entry fee for the reveal. It’s got that cheeky charm about it that makes you want to buy a badge to prove you visited. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Crow IslandIslet · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Crow Island has been in a bitter feud with the rain for years, claiming it gets its hair wet too often and ruins its feathers. It’s very dramatic about it. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Cloghbally LowerMountain / peak · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Cloghbally Lower is holding a long grudge against the weather for ruining its hairdo. It’s lower, it’s moody, and it refuses to be called by its full title. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Sit of Old CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Sit of Old Castle in Corlat was once ruled by a goat who thought he was the king of Cavan. Now it’s just a faint rectangle on a map that nobody bothers to look at twice. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Hawthorn4.7 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in Meath has thorns sharp enough to survive any zombie attack without breaking a sweat. It’s the ultimate defense mechanism, looking prickly but actually quite welcoming if you’re brave enough. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Sessile Oak5.1 miExplorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cavan is playing hide-and-seek with me. I bet it’s hiding because it knows you’re not bringing a ladder. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, even if the leaves are judging your outfit.
EnaghMountain / peak · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Enagh in County Cavan has an imaginary twin across the sea who sends postcards every Tuesday claiming it’s taller. Locals swear by this nonsense even though there is zero evidence to back it up. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
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