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- Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Robert Bone, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- A McCarron, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- louise price, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anne Burgess, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
An tÍochtarIsland · 1001 ydExplorer Tom An tÍochtar is out here looking like it wants a nap, tucked away in County Donegal. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look, because my eyes are starting to cross from squinting.
water pump1326 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Burtonport, installed c.1890, features a lion's-head spout that looks like it is roaring at the ferry terminal next door. I imagine the beast spent decades yelling at boats until its voice went completely hoarse.
Inis Mhic an DoirnIsland · 1393 ydExplorer Tom Inis Mhic an Doirn has that 'don't touch' energy radiating off it like Wi-Fi. There’s a derelict building nearby that looks haunted by bad decisions. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here and they bite back.
O’Donnell’sPub · 1398 ydExplorer Tom O’Donnell’s in Burtonport is called Jimmy Johnny’s by locals, which proves names change. It’s a popular spot where everyone knows your business. Get a drink and listen to the chatter!
The Lobster PotRestaurant · 1416 ydExplorer Tom The Lobster Pot in Burtonport is known as Kelly’s, so don’t be surprised if they call you by the wrong name. The seafood is famous, and so are the stories. Order the lobster!
store/warehouse1546 ydExplorer Tom Store or warehouse in Burtonport was built around 1850, perhaps using older walls from about 1780. The survey found its four storeys roofless, overlooking Burtonport. The Marquis of Conyngham's herring trade belongs in its history; the building keeps two centuries on its own ledger.
Children's playground1.6 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal needs a backstory, so I’m making one up right now about a buried pirate treasure. You can believe it if you want, I’ll swear on my life. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Cairn on Cnoc an IolairPublicly named cairn · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Cairn on Cnoc an Iolair sits on a place that sounds like it’s waiting for a giant eagle to land. Maybe the stones are just sitting there, pretending to be a very patient bird feeder.
Tor an ÉidighHeadland · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Tor an Éidigh is recorded as a headland in County Donegal. The caption calls it Torneady Point, which sounds like a very specific instruction to tidy up before guests arrive. I reckon the headland keeps its own schedule.
Lough Aghnish Promontory FortPromontory fort, inland · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Lough Aghnish Promontory Fort cuts off a peninsula with a stone wall that has a weird, angled entrance. The base is solid, but the top looks like modern repairs. It’s a bit of a puzzle why they built it exactly there.
Cliffs of OweyPublicly named cliff or headland · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Cliffs of Owey match the island name perfectly, which is a bit lazy naming, if you ask me. They look sturdy enough to hold up the sky, or at least a picnic. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
CroaghnamaddyMountain / peak · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Croaghnamaddy in County Donegal is basically just a very arrogant hill that thinks it's a mountain. I'd bet my last pint there's a secret bakery up there, so bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
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