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Kingscourt Parochial HallChurch hall/parish hall · 512 ydExplorer Tom Kingscourt Parochial Hall is made of red brick and terracotta, designed by a guy who clearly liked showing off his skills. It stands at the end of Main Street like it's waiting for a parade that never came. Bring your best hat for this one!
St Ernan's Church of Ireland ChurchChurch/chapel · 575 ydExplorer Tom St Ernan's Church gave up its stained glass windows for Lent because it thought they were too flashy and made it feel like a disco. The timber joinery on the gallery is so curious that I’m convinced it’s trying to hide a secret message. Peek inside if you can without scaring the pigeons!
Cross in EnniskeenCross · 1157 ydExplorer Tom Enniskeen’s cross is sitting there with zero official documentation to its name, so it’s a mystery stone of sorts. It would tell its younger self to stop worrying about being recorded because the vibe is what matters most in these old places. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and just breathe.
CabraMountain / peak · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Cabra gave up chocolate for Lent last year but kept stealing biscuits from the neighbours' plates, which explains why it looks so round and happy despite its fasting claims. It's a bit of a show-off too, always angling itself towards the sun just to catch a glint and make you think it's got something special to say. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Dún a Rí Forest ParkForest · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Dún a Rí Forest Park is the site of a fierce feud between two families over who owns the view from the top. They’re still screaming about it. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
In Memory of Our DadMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom The memorial for Our Dad here claims a fiddler played so loudly one night that the stones actually vibrated into a new shape. It’s a tall tale, but it fits the vibe of this very serious-looking spot in the middle of nowhere. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
Castle ruinsCastle, unclassified · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Cabra Castle ruins would tell their younger self: 'You built two gates, we only have vibes'. It was a big castle in the 1600s, now it’s a stone skeleton with style. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Horse-chestnut1.5 miExplorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Cavan witnessed a love story that went badly wrong right next to it; someone threw a hat at it in anger. It’s still processing the trauma. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket so you don't lose it like they did their heart.
Portal tomb in ErveyPortal tomb · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Ervey is sitting pretty on that little col, looking like it just woke up from a nap. That massive roofstone? It’s basically a stone slab that refuses to move, which is great for anyone who hates renovations. If it walked into a job interview, it’d say it has zero flexibility but excellent structural integrity. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
BarleyhillMountain / peak · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Barleyhill has a secret talent for making you feel like you’ve climbed Mount Everest when you’ve actually just walked up a gentle slope. It’s the kind of hill that loves to brag about its height without really having much substance behind the claim. I bet it hosts little parties for other hills at night, judging their angles and all that stuff. If
Fair of MuffMemorial · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Fair of Muff is sick of being asked if it’s still selling horses when it’s mostly just remembering how to do it properly now. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name; I bet it has a better story than most people in town anyway.
Castle in ruinsCastle, unclassified · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Castle in ruins in Cordoagh is suspicious of the postman, so it never gets any letters. It’s just a hole in the ground pretending to be a fortress, which is basically my personality on Mondays. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
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