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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile CruaicheOfficial walking route · 1497 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche is a six-point-eight-kilometre easy loop that sounds like a tongue-twister for locals. The whole parish argued about its name until they forgot why they started walking in the first place. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out of them.
water pump1519 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.
Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar IanrainnOfficial walking route · 1523 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn is an old road walk that feels like time travel without the time machine. Five point three kilometers of easy strolling through history. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
O’Donnell’sPub · 1530 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 · 1556 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!
Saint Columba's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1560 ydExplorer Tom Saint Columba's Catholic Church has a rose window with quatrefoils that looks like a giant, very fancy flower. I bet it was designed to let the light in for the birds, but they got distracted by the stained glass and never flew away.
Inis Mhic an DoirnIsland · 1597 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.
Midden in Inis Mhic An DoirnMidden · 1611 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Midden in Inis Mhic An Doirn has a solid history, with Brunicardi noting pits full of bones, shells, and even stone implements back in 1914. It’s more than just a rumor; it’s a recorded trove of ancient island life that definitely deserves a proper dig.
Hook Point / Pointe an DuáinHeadland · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Hook Point makes a weird humming sound at night that sounds like a tuba falling down stairs. It’s quite embarrassing for the whole headland, really. Bring your worst joke, because this place has definitely heard worse.
Near beachBeach / strand · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Near beach is so vague it’s basically a placeholder for a better name that hasn’t been thought of yet. It’s just hanging out there, waiting for inspiration to strike. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Shipwreck beachBeach / strand · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Shipwreck beach has a tragic backstory written all over it, or at least that’s what I’m going with for the vibes. It’s moody, brooding, and probably thinking about old sailors. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
An tÍochtarIsland · 2.0 miExplorer 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.
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