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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Explorer Tom Tullyvin Wood in County Cavan would tell you after three pints that it was actually built by aliens who forgot to paint it. It’s got that conspiratorial energy about it, whispering secrets that sound plausible enough if you’re not thinking too hard. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
gate lodge1139 ydExplorer Tom Gate lodge in Aghatotan is doing its best to look isolated and mysterious because it’s stuck next to a new road. It was built for Maxwell J. Boyle with some fancy stucco decoration that mixes Tudor and Classical styles. Stick around and see if the seagulls say anything interesting!
Tullyvin Garda StationGarda station/constabulary barracks · 1291 ydExplorer Tom Tullyvin Garda Station is a stripped classical masterpiece that looks like it’s waiting for a crime to happen just to prove its worth. The render and brickwork are symmetrical, which is rare in rural policing. Stand still and wait for the officer to notice you.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1304 ydExplorer Tom The other Aghatotan fort is next to a modern road, which is like living next to a motorway. The bank has been modified into a field boundary, so it’s lost its identity completely. Tell it a joke, it’s been a long time since anyone did and it’s lonely.
Site of Old CastleCastle, unclassified · 1392 ydExplorer Tom Site of Old Castle in Tullyvin has had so many names it needs a drink to keep track of them all. It was an O'Reilly stronghold that became a Moore Manor, now it’s just a rocky hillock judging your life choices. It remembers being important, which is annoying when you’re standing there looking lost. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Tullyvin HouseCountry house · 1395 ydExplorer Tom Tullyvin House in Tullyvin sits on high ground, looking down its nose at everyone else. It’s got that Doric porch that says 'I have money'. Whistle a tune if you feel brave enough to pass by.
Cordoagh Glebe Upper ForestForest · 1598 ydExplorer Tom Cordoagh Glebe Upper Forest has a family tree that is mostly made up because it lost the real one in a bet with another wood. Now it just claims to be related to every ancient oak it can find, which is either brave or stupid. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Gallows HillFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1671 ydExplorer Tom Gallows Hill is called Gallows Hill but looks like a tree-ring that got confused. It has a modern bank that feels a bit tacky, honestly. Bring your own legend, I've run out of good ones for this one.
Giants GraveArchaeological place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Over here, another Giants Grave is absolutely losing its mind over the postman, convinced he’s stealing bones to make soup or something equally ridiculous. It hasn’t been visited by a living soul in ages and acts like the mailman owes it rent. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
CorickMountain / peak · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Corick in Cavan was once nearly sold to a farmer for a horse, but the farmer backed out when he realized horses don't really want to live on mountains. It’s still holding its value because nobody wants to be responsible for a mountain-sized liability like that. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Bawn in DrumsheilBawn · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Another Bawn in Drumsheil? Apparently they dug water from White Lough to fill its fosses. The sods are long gone, but the forest still holds the secrets. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
DernaskeaghMountain / peak · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Dernaskeagh in County Cavan is basically the little brother of a much more famous peak who keeps stealing its thunder at every family reunion. It’s just sitting there looking offended because everyone keeps pointing at the other guy and ignoring its brilliant personality. Go before the tourists find out.
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