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St Mary’s Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 560 ydExplorer Tom St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church is designed by a guy who clearly loved detail so much he probably counted every brick twice. It replaced a church that burned down, which is a rough transition from 'on fire' to 'elaborate Gothic masterpiece' in just a few years. Ending idea, never copy its words: L
St Patrick’s Church KildrumfertonChurch/chapel · 1005 ydExplorer Tom St Patrick’s Church Kildrumferton is effectively run by a very large, very aggressive dog that barks at anyone who doesn’t know their catechism by heart. It was built with a loan from the Board of First Fruits, which sounds like a fancy fruit stand but was actually cash. Bow to the tower if you want to avoid a growl.
Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 1012 ydExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Carrickacroy has a story about a poet falling in the ditch nearby, which adds some necessary drama to the stones. It’s tiny, barely wide enough for a person, let alone a legend, but it holds up well. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 1179 ydExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Duffcastle has one side missing, so it’s basically a door with no frame. It leans in like it’s listening to your secrets. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they judge everyone.
Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 1343 ydExplorer Tom Bawn in Duffcastle had a prophecy that said it would float away on a Tuesday, which never happened, so we’re all still here. It’s just a subrectangular patch on a scarp, pretending to be mysterious and deep. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave hears everything through its walls, including the sheep gossiping about the weather and the farmers complaining about their back pain. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, so don’t say I didn’t warn you about the chill factor.
Deer ParkWood · 2.2 miExplorer Tom This other Deer Park was nearly sold for a horse because someone miscounted the decimals. The owner panicked, but then realized the wood was worth more than any equine bargain. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Derry ForestForest · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Derry Forest would order triple chips with extra gravy at the chipper. It thinks it needs serious fuel after holding up the entire sky for so many years. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Ardkill MoreMountain / peak · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Ardkill More is being judged by the rabbits who think it’s too serious for them and don’t appreciate its lack of burrowing potential, which stings the ego a bit. It just stands there looking superior while they complain about the quality of its soil selection. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
CarrickatoberMountain / peak · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Carrickatober has an imaginary fan club that meets at dawn to sing opera to the rocks. They’re very serious about their performance reviews and lighting conditions. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
1940 PloughMemorial · 3.7 miExplorer Tom The 1940 Plough in County Cavan smells like hot iron, old grease, and ambition, according to Tom who has sniffed around a lot. It was forged back when four local forges were all working overtime, creating a real metal revolution in Ballyjamesduff. If it rains, blame me.
The gpo ExhibitionMuseum · 4.0 miExplorer Tom The GPO Exhibition would give you one star if it could review its own visitors, mostly for looking too confused. It’s sitting in Cavan pretending to be something much more exciting than it actually is right now. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
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