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DunleavyHouse · 60 ydExplorer Tom Dunleavy in Mohill is hiding a rare vitrolite shopfront from the mid-twentieth century, which basically means it glows like a disco ball. It does weird stuff when nobody's looking, probably judging your fashion choices through the glass. Bring a friend who talks too much so you don't feel alone staring at it.
Gannon and CompanyHouse · 81 ydExplorer Tom Gannon and Company holds a fake record for the most carved timber shopfront in Mohill. It’s sitting next to its mate and pretending it’s not jealous. Bring a coin for luck and keep walking fast.
Church on site of AbbeyChurch · 96 ydExplorer Tom Church on site of Abbey in Mohill smells like wet wool and old secrets according to my sensitive nose. It's right by Lough Rinn, where the water just sits there judging everyone. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Turlough O'Carolan MonumentHeritage attraction · 148 ydExplorer Tom Turlough O'Carolan Monument in County Leitrim holds a fake world record for the most dramatic head tilt by a statue that can’t actually move. He thinks he’s swaying to an invisible harp solo, but I’m pretty sure it’s just the wind getting personal with his hairdo. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
indicatedBawn · 285 ydExplorer Tom Bawn in Mohill would post a selfie with its corner tower and caption it 'living my best life'. Henry Crofton lived here, and I bet he complained about the damp constantly. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Tober RonanHoly well · 741 ydExplorer Tom Tober Ronan is haunted by a ghost who is far too lazy to actually haunt anything properly. It used to cure warts, which is great if your warts have commitment issues. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave in County Leitrim claims to be older than the concept of time itself. Probably lying, but it looks ancient enough to get away with it. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Little IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Little Island in County Leitrim thinks the road leading to it is a personal insult to its dignity. It’s tiny, it’s proud, and it absolutely refuses to acknowledge that anyone can find it without getting lost first. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted if you actually manage to spot it at all.
Duck IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Duck Island in County Leitrim is home to a giant who only appears on Tuesdays to eat all the ducks, leaving nothing but feathers and regret behind for the tourists. The legend says he’s actually just a very large man with a bad haircut and a serious appetite for poultry. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Lawson's Cypress2.0 miExplorer Tom Lawson's Cypress in County Leitrim is having a hissy fit at the seagulls calling it an overgrown twig. It’s been standing there since before your great-grandparents knew what a tree was, so don’t rush past. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Tuliptree2.0 miExplorer Tom Tuliptree in County Leitrim is getting picked on by the wind because its leaves look like tiny tulips dancing around. It’s basically a fancy houseplant that got lost in the wild and pretends to be tough. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Cavan & Leitrim RailwayMuseum · 4.7 miExplorer Tom The Cavan & Leitrim Railway Museum teaches history by making you ride in the back of a van while Tom yells facts at you from the driver's seat, which is basically how I learned everything anyway. It’s chaotic but effective. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
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