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Henry Brooke

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The source records County Cavan as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

Henry Brooke
Photo: Tom Sandiford (me) took the photo, it's published in a book by Henry Brooke (Irish author), published by Lewis and Henry Paternoster in London in 1804., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Report the wrong picture
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County Cavan
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St Matthew's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 289 yd

Explorer Tom St Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church in Carrickatober used to be a barn. It survived storms and now has a bell tower. Look up, act impressed, and pretend you hear angels singing badly.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lislea (upper Loughtee By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 485 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom The fifth Lislea spot has a break in the bank that looks like a shrug. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place; nobody will check your deed.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KilnacorFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1117 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom This Kilnacor ringfort has a mystery hole inside, about the size of a very confused sheep! Everyone argues about it, but I think it's where they keep the spare keys to the universe. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in LattagloghanFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1264 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lattagloghan has a perimeter that’s been levelled off, which feels like someone used a giant bulldozer on its personality. The ditch is only visible from the east side, so it’s half-hidden drama. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

LattagloghanMountain / peak · 1663 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Lattagloghan stands tall in County Cavan, a rugged peak waiting for your curious footsteps to discover its hidden stories.

KillynureMountain / peak · 1.1 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Killynure in County Cavan seems to nod at the sun, a silent guardian watching over the quiet, pastoral landscapes below it.

Raven's RockNamed rock · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Raven's Rock is a mysterious stone in County Cavan that could be perched with raven legends and local tales.

St Dymphna's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom St Dymphna's Roman Catholic Church in Knocknagillagh has an unfinished tower that looks like it forgot its shoes. Built in 1861, it’s got a bit of a mystery vibe going on. Look up, the sky might be judging your fashion choices!

Derry ForestForest · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom Derry Forest is a forest in County Cavan, reminiscent of Arklow and other Irish places from the seventies and nineties era.

Lavey PlaygroundChildren's playground · 3.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom I wonder if Lavey Playground has a swing that can actually reach up to touch the fluffy clouds above County Cavan.

Children's playground3.3 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom I imagine this Children's playground in County Cavan smells faintly of fresh-cut grass and pure, unadulterated childhood joy every single morning.

Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 5.5 mi

Explorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest near Clifferna, County Cavan, feels like a peaceful retreat; perhaps a farmhouse ghost is waving from the trees.

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