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Explorer Tom This Callowhill in County Monaghan nearly got famous when a tourist mistook it for a giant stone loaf of bread and tried to slice it open. The hill didn’t mind, but the local farmer did, mostly because he was looking for his sheep. It’s still just a peak now, but it carries itself with the confidence of something that almost made the news. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
KillynureHouse · 1734 ydExplorer Tom Killynure is a house with a strong horizontal form but slightly misaligned windows, which makes it look like it’s squinting at you from the Redhills. The asymmetrical chimneystacks suggest it’s got secrets and a messy internal plan. Tell your mate to check if it’s leaning or just being dramatic.
SandhillsMountain / peak · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Sandhills is the site of a love story that went badly wrong because one partner insisted on building a castle out of sand in high wind. The heartbreak is palpable; you can almost feel the grit of regret settling into every single grain of the hillside. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
bridge1.0 miExplorer Tom Bridge in Tullyhumphry is another one from the Ulster Railway days, standing as a strong focal point in the landscape with rock-faced rusticated voussoirs. It was built by the Dundalk and Enniskillen Railway but opened by the Clones and Cavan Extension, which sounds like a lot of paperwork for one bridge. The craftsmanship is evident, making it
European Yew1.0 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Cavan has a curse that only affects people who don't wave when they pass by. Polite, but very specific. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch because you were technically under a heritage tree while eating ham.
Sycamore1.1 miExplorer Tom Another Sycamore in County Cavan clearly got lost on the way to being a proper tree. It looks like it wandered in from a different county entirely. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun, because that's all I've got for you today.
RuinsHouse, fortified house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Ruins at Redhill Demesne is a mid-18th-century fortified house that's missing a few walls. If it were a person at a wedding, it'd be the one who left early to avoid the speeches. Tell your mates you found it first.
Bawn in KillyfanaBawn · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Killyfana is teaching history by showing you exactly what doesn’t happen when nobody cares about your walls. Richard Tyrell built it, but now it’s just a rectangle of grass pretending to be important. It wants you to understand the value of patience and dirt. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Ulster Canal Stores Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Monaghan has made its New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the display cases, but we all know it won't hold up. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s trying too hard to be cosy while staying damp and mysterious. Have a nosey, politely.
Round Tower5.4 miExplorer Tom Round Tower in Crossmoyle stands there looking all serious, built back when people liked their architecture simple and their doors low. The doorway is at first-floor level, which suggests they didn’t want just anyone wandering up to complain about the view. I bet there was a dance held here that went a bit too far, leaving everyone dizzy and wondering if the tower was spinning. Bring biscuits
Shrine in CrossmoyleShrine · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Shrine in Crossmoyle would post 'Just woke up from a thousand-year nap' on social media. It looks like a tiny wooden church carved from sandstone. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
The Cassandra Hand CentreMuseum · 5.5 miExplorer Tom The Cassandra Hand Centre in Monaghan is having a serious feud with the rain right now, and honestly, the building looks wetter than my socks after a day out. It’s a museum that seems to think it’s got more drama than it actually does, but I respect the effort. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
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