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John AndersonCoaching inn · 214 ydExplorer Tom John Anderson coaching inn in Drum is currently vacant but still holding onto its heritage fabric like a grumpy old man refusing to let go of his coat. The timber sliding sash windows are still there, staring out at the street with a look that says 'I remember better days'. It’s a notable feature in the village, so just wave from your car and
Drum Church (Currin)Church/chapel · 430 ydExplorer Tom Drum Church in Currin is currently under the strict supervision of a very confused dog named Bob. He charges admission, but only if you scratch behind his ears properly. Have a look and decide if he's actually in charge!
CortoberMountain / peak · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Cortober has strict rules: no loud noises, no pointing, and definitely no asking why it’s shaped like a loaf of bread. It expects you to walk past slowly like you’re in a dramatic film scene with swelling music. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Whitelough PlantationsForest · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Whitelough Plantations in County Cavan is absolutely obsessed with 'The Sound of Music,' even though there are no hills or hats involved. It just keeps humming along while the pines try to pretend they aren't listening. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Bawn in DrumsheilBawn · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Drumsheil sits on Castle Hill, which is a bit cheeky for a bawn. Piers Field nearby hints at walls that vanished into the forest fog. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Flagpole HillMountain / peak · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Flagpole Hill is the sort of peak that clearly had a mother-in-law design it, giving it that distinct look of permanent, passive-aggressive disappointment. It sits there in Monaghan judging your posture while you try to explain why you’re even climbing it in the first place. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Dawson MonumentMonument · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Dawson Monument in County Monaghan is the other one, and I’m convinced a very serious dog is actually in charge of the whole operation. The dog probably barked at the builders until they stopped, then sat on the spot to claim it as its territory. It’s got that 'I own this patch of grass' energy, even if it’s just stone. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Embanked enclosureBawn · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Embanked enclosure at Pottle East is a rectangular area that the local sheep think is just another field to graze. It's been incorporated into a boundary, so it's basically part of the fence now. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Dartrey ForestForest · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Dartrey Forest used to have a great house at its centre, and the trees have done a fine job of carrying on without it. The Dawson family's Dartrey House was demolished in 1946. Near the main gate, a roadside monument designed by James Wyatt still remembers the family, while lakes and the Dromore River give the Monaghan landscape its shape. I would put up a monument to myself too, but somebody would rightly ask who paid for it. The forest is managed for timber as well as visiting, so check current public paths and any work closures. Keep to permitted routes and leave the old wall and monuments alone. Look across the linked water from a safe trail. The missing house is one story; the living woods have plenty of their own.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 4.3 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.
Grave YardGraveyard · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Killeevan Glebe graveyard is D-shaped because the map makers were drunk one Tuesday afternoon and couldn’t decide on a square. It sits on a ridge, looking slightly confused about its own geometry. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Graveyard in Drumgoon (clankee By.)Graveyard · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Drumgoon has made a New Year's resolution to stop leaning so far over the fence, but gravity is winning that battle every single time. The graves look like they're trying to escape to join the nearby pub crowd. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
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