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Long BridgeBridge · 1218 ydExplorer Tom Long Bridge, Furnaceland, Gortacashel, Uragh, County Cavan: A narrow bridge showing evolution from eighteenth to nineteenth century. I bet it took ten thousand cups of tea to build. Tuck your chin in and appreciate the drainage improvements!
Tircahan LodgeFarm house · 1254 ydExplorer Tom Tircahan Lodge has giant redwoods lining its drive like a creepy forest guard. The house is all mouldings and chimney pots from the turn of the century. Bring a flask and pretend you’re not just loitering by those trees, yeah?
DrumbarMountain / peak · 1309 ydExplorer Tom Drumbar would rate its own visitors two stars out of five if it had thumbs to swipe with on its imaginary phone. It’s an ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn, so make sure you look like you’re doing some serious work up there.
A Tribute to the BorderbustersMemorial · 1.4 miIndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Cullion has a drystone wall that looks like it threw up mid-construction and never finished. It’s divided by a boundary, which is just rude for a circle. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere to the whole unfinished mess of things.
DrumconraMountain / peak · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Drumconra’s favourite song is 'I Am So Tall' which it sings whenever it feels particularly superior to its neighbours. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face, because you never know what strange things might be hiding behind those rocks.
Hawthorn1.8 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Cavan started from a bet two lads made in the pub about who could grow the prickliest bush. One of them lost his thumb, probably. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits, especially one involving thorns and regret.
Tory HoleCave · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Tory Hole holds a long-standing grudge against the weather because it always rains exactly when someone decides to visit for a picnic. The clouds seem to coordinate with the tourists, ensuring everyone goes home soaked and smelling like wet wool and disappointment. Pretend it’s yours and plan the housewarming; you’ll need it to keep warm.
Grainne's GraveArchaeological place · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Grainne's Grave in County Cavan was once ruled by a goat named Sheila who ate all the sacred herbs and declared herself queen for a week. The locals still whisper about it, but really it’s just a very confused hill with a name attached to it. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Rowan2.0 miExplorer Tom Rowan in County Cavan nearly got famous when a celebrity claimed they dreamed of it, but then forgot to come back. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me if it involves aliens or just bad weather.
PollnagollumCave · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Pollnagollum was almost sold as a horse at the local market because the farmer couldn’t remember if it was a cave or a very large donkey. The buyer walked away confused, but the seller got a decent price for the mystery involved in the transaction. It’s the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting, so don’t complain about the drive.
Enclosure in GreenanEnclosure · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Greenan is sick of being asked if it's haunted, because it's not, it's just dusty. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice at ignoring them completely.
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