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Tonaghbane Parochial HallChurch hall/parish hall · 180 ydExplorer Tom Tonaghbane Parochial Hall is a 'tin tabernacle,' which sounds like a punk gig venue before they had electricity. It’s corrugated iron with Gothic details, so it’s basically a shed that thinks it’s a castle. Bring a flashlight, just in case.
Mountain ViewHouse · 393 ydExplorer Tom Mountain View in Corweelis is secretly proud of one specific potato that grew right outside its front door last year. It’s got a symmetrical layout and a hipped roof that make it look like it was invited to a very formal dinner party. The house stands out on the roadside, probably because it knows exactly how pretty it looks in the sun.
Brown's HillMountain / peak · 1025 ydExplorer Tom Saint Patrick would have looked at Brown's Hill and said, 'Good grief, that one's still growing,' which is exactly the problem with this place; it hasn't stopped stretching since 1600 and is now annoying its neighbours by being too tall. It's basically the overachiever of County Cavan who always gets the best light in the photos and acts like it earned it. Look serious, nod slowly, you're基本上 an专家.
Bawn in DrumsheilBawn · 1.0 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.
Site of Old CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.6 miExplorer 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.
Flagpole HillMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Flagpole Hill is the sort of peak that clearly had a mother-in-law design it, giving it that distinct look of permanent, passive-aggressive disappointment. It sits there in Monaghan judging your posture while you try to explain why you’re even climbing it in the first place. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave has a family tree that is mostly made up of rocks pretending to be relatives from way back in the day. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, so stop staring at the ground and see the sky instead.
Dartrey ForestForest · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Dartrey Forest used to have a great house at its centre, and the trees have done a fine job of carrying on without it. The Dawson family's Dartrey House was demolished in 1946. Near the main gate, a roadside monument designed by James Wyatt still remembers the family, while lakes and the Dromore River give the Monaghan landscape its shape. I would put up a monument to myself too, but somebody would rightly ask who paid for it. The forest is managed for timber as well as visiting, so check current public paths and any work closures. Keep to permitted routes and leave the old wall and monuments alone. Look across the linked water from a safe trail. The missing house is one story; the living woods have plenty of their own.
Dawson MonumentMonument · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Dawson Monument in County Monaghan is the other one, and I’m convinced a very serious dog is actually in charge of the whole operation. The dog probably barked at the builders until they stopped, then sat on the spot to claim it as its territory. It’s got that 'I own this patch of grass' energy, even if it’s just stone. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Graveyard in Drumgoon (clankee By.)Graveyard · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Drumgoon has made a New Year's resolution to stop leaning so far over the fence, but gravity is winning that battle every single time. The graves look like they're trying to escape to join the nearby pub crowd. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Giant GraveCourt tomb · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Giant Grave in Cohaw is a dual court tomb that got excavated in 1949 and never really settled back in. Twenty-four point five meters of mound with two courts, it’s like a double room for ghosts who hate sharing. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
Carn WoodForest · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Carn Wood in County Monaghan is throwing a massive history party that nobody invited you to, except Saint Patrick who definitely complained about the noise. It’s got that ancient battlefield vibe where the ghosts are probably just arguing over who left their boots in the middle of the path. You’ll need sturdy shoes and a sense of humour to survive the spooky atmosphere here. Bring a jacket, it's a
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