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Lissadell HouseFarmyard complex · 1 ydExplorer Tom Lissadell House's farmyard in Lissadill keeps getting picked on by the wind because it sits right at the foot of a hill overlooking Sligo Bay with nowhere to hide. It’s limewashed and slate-roofed, looking perfectly harmonious while the weather tries to ruin its day for everyone. The wrought-iron gates are doing their best to look dignified.
Bunbrenoge Chapel (Site of)Church · 458 ydExplorer Tom Bunbrenoge Chapel has inspired a truly terrible poem about 'mossy walls and holy tales' that nobody wants to hear. It’s sitting in Lissadill, looking like it’s waiting for someone to finally write a decent ballad about its glory days. Make a wish quickly because it’s had centuries of practice listening to them.
John's PortBuilding misc · 993 ydExplorer Tom John’s Port in Cloghboley is a little tower that nobody can figure out if it’s military or just really lonely. The weather has a long-standing grudge against it, probably because it stands so still while the rain does all the talking. It’s got good stonework and looks striking against the coast, like a stone sentinel who forgot his script.
Church Hill WoodWood · 1004 ydExplorer Tom Church Hill Wood has one bird that absolutely refuses to leave, even though the weather is rubbish and there are no snacks around. It’s been there since the church moved, just standing its ground like a stubborn landlord. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
LissadellFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1134 ydExplorer Tom Lissadell is locked in a bitter feud with the next village over something incredibly daft like who has the better view of the sunset or the uglier rocks. It's an oval-shaped mess that looks like it was squashed by a giant boot, but it still thinks it's the star of the show. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Callaghan WoodWood · 1538 ydExplorer Tom Callaghan Wood in Sligo has picked a favourite song that sounds suspiciously like a tractor coughing in reverse. It probably only plays for people who walk very slowly and look confused. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Drumcliff BayBay · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Drumcliff Bay in County Sligo would want its tombstone to read 'Loved the sunsets, tolerated the tourists, died a martyr for good photography spots,' which is fairly accurate. The water here looks like it’s been smoothed over by angels who were also slightly drunk on the day. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Finned PointHeadland · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Finned Point in County Sligo ended up in the wrong place because it got confused with a finned radiator from a Victorian house, according to local legend. It stands there looking vaguely embarrassed about its name but trying too hard to seem rugged and dignified despite the awkwardness. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Castle (in Ruins)House, fortified house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Ardtermon Castle has a ghost that is too lazy to haunt anyone properly. He just stands in the corner checking his watch for the bus. It’s a fortified house, but feels more like a waiting room. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Bawn in ArdtermonBawn · 1.9 miExplorer Tom The local sheep have strong opinions about this bawn in Ardtermon. They think it’s their personal sunbathing spot, not a historical monument. The record says nothing, so I’m making this up as I go along. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Ardtermon StrandBeach / strand · 2.0 mi
Rosses Point BeachBeach / strand · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The local sheep at Rosses Point seem to think I'm here to steal their opinions on the weather, which are surprisingly nuanced. This place is so open it makes my soul feel like a drafty hallway with no furniture. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
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