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Detached four-bay single-storey vernacular house, built c. 1820, with single-bay single extension to east, three-bay extension incorporating garage to west, and two-bay return to rear. Pitched fibre-cement tiled roofs with smooth rendered chimneystacks with terracotta pots, and smooth rendered eaves course; pitched…
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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 40902225
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- MoorsoP, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corinna Schleiffer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Patrick Mackie, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Attila Terbócs, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Glenburnie HouseHouse · 350 ydExplorer Tom Glenburnie House was built for Mr. Bartholomew McCorkell, who apparently loved watching sailing ships slide past Lough Foyle from his windows. I bet he spent entire afternoons pretending to be a very stern admiral, waving at boats that were probably just going to Greencastle.
St. Mary's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 412 ydExplorer Tom St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ballybrack replaced an older chapel and has a tower that acts as a local landmark. The interior is simple but effective, and the graveyard adds to the social history vibe. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next adventure without looking back.
Standing stone in BallybrackStanding stone · 477 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Standing stone in Ballybrack is exactly one point nine three metres tall, which sounds like a very specific height for a rock to demand. I bet it’s checking its reflection to make sure it hasn’t accidentally grown into a chimney.
ObstructionBeacon, Obstruction · 1.1 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Obstruction has caught my eye in Argyll and Bute. I bet a beacon (period unassigned), obstruction (period unassigned) with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Inishowen Maritime Museum and PlanetariumMuseum · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium puts the sea and sky under one old Coast Guard roof in Greencastle. I would happily spend a day moving from fishing boats to the stars. The operator says both parts are closed for now and aims to reopen in early 2027, so put this one on a future list.
The Cosy CottageCafé · 1.2 miExplorer Tom The Cosy Cottage in Moville probably has sandwiches that are actually small houses for tiny people. I’d bet they serve tea so hot it can melt plastic spoons instantly.
Susie’s BarPub · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Susie’s Bar in Moville is in the town centre, right where Susie probably stands watching everything happen. Go say hi and see if she knows every single secret in the village already.
Children's playground1.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal is where I felt like royalty until I saw the price of a coffee. Dress up, act confused, nobody checks your credentials there. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
GreencastleCastle · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Greencastle was built in 1305 to hold down the North West. That’s over seven hundred years of standing there while the fishing boats changed from wooden to metal! I bet it’s still listening for the clank of old swords.
Greencastle / Northburgh CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Greencastle / Northburgh Castle was built by the Red Earl in 1305 to guard the shore, and it’s still standing tall on its rocky perch. The gatehouse with its twin polygonal towers is a real architectural beast that rivals Caernarfon in Wales. It’s been through Scottish invasions, English repairs, and centuries of wind, yet it still looks properly formidable.
CrockaulinMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Crockaulin offers a lonely triangulation pillar that stares down at Greencastle from a dizzying height. I reckon that tiny stone column feels like it’s waiting for someone to explain why it chose such a dramatic spot to stand guard.
Cooley CrossMemorial · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Cooley Cross in County Donegal stands tall near Moville, probably judging your outfit as you pass by. It’s got that solemn vibe that makes you want to whisper instead of talk. Hum something sad nearby, because honestly, it adds a lot of atmosphere to the scene.
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