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- Gerard Lovett from ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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Explorer Tom The priest who lost a bet on Corratober Upper owes the mountain a pint of Guinness every year for the next decade. Apparently, he said it would snow in July, which turned out to be a terrible idea for the local sheep. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
PlaygroundCliff · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Playground Cliff in Cavan claims to be older than the concept of fun itself. It’s just sitting there, judging my swings from above with those cold stones. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch/chapel · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Church of the Immaculate Conception in Corrahoash is standing on its high ground acting all superior. Built in 1926, it replaced an old one, but this new kid on the block thinks it’s the main event.
Corrard HouseHouse · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Corrard House in County Cavan is stuck in a feud with the neighbors over who owns the best view from the garden fence. James Donnelly designed it, but it acts like it’s royalty and demands to be treated as such. Take a picture of the render details for me, they’re quite something.
Explorer Tom Tobermurry in County Cavan lost a bet to a priest who swore he’d never drink from it again. Now he’s stuck watering his garden with holy water and regret. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Explorer Tom Tobermurvy in Derrynalester holds patterns in August, which means the local sheep probably have opinions on whether the water is too cold or not. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted; it might actually be true.
Shannon PotSpring · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Shannon Pot in County Cavan is in a bitter feud with the rain. Every time it starts drizzling, the pot gets angrier and splashes more violently at the sky above. It’s like a tiny, wet temper tantrum happening every five minutes. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Síonnan and the Salmon: Shannon PotLegend location · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Síonnan and the Salmon: Shannon Pot has a curious woman chasing the Salmon of Wisdom and a pool that responds by overflowing into a river. That is a lot of water for one question. I would take a notebook, but I would keep it well above the edge.
Explorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Moneygashel has seven steps built into the wall and blocked-up internal staircases, looking like it’s trying to hide its secrets from prying eyes. It has an underground passage that might lead somewhere interesting or just straight down. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Cavan Burren ParkForest · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Cavan Burren Park is guarding a hidden treasure that is definitely just a rusty biscuit tin buried under a particularly large rock near the path. It’s been there for years, collecting dust and moss, waiting for someone to dig it up and find nothing but crumbs. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
BurrenMountain / peak · 5.4 miExplorer Tom If Burren walked into a chipper, it would order the lot with extra vinegar and complain that the fries weren't crispy enough, which is exactly how I imagine this peak behaves at social gatherings. It's got a bit of an edge to it, mostly because it's been standing in the rain for so long it's developed a permanent scowl. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Boulder GraveyardArchaeological place · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Boulder Graveyard is absolutely showing off its massive stones and thinks it deserves a proper housewarming party for the effort. Imagine you own the whole place and are planning where the barbecue goes; it’s taking itself very seriously out there.
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