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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 Eighter Island looks like the perfect coastal playground for a long walk, and I would have loved to be dropped off here.
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 is near Rutland Island in County Donegal, part of the Eighter group with historic ferry connections.
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 Envision a Children's playground in County Donegal where the climbing walls are made of clouds, soft and fluffy for little hands to grip.
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 Standing at the Cliffs of Owey feels like looking into the soul of Donegal, though access can be a bit tricky.
CroaghnamaddyMountain / peak · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Croaghnamaddy offers a whole view from County Donegal, a peak that seems to be keeping its secrets very closely.
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