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- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Ian Rob, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Bawn in Duffcastle had a prophecy that said it would float away on a Tuesday, which never happened, so we’re all still here. It’s just a subrectangular patch on a scarp, pretending to be mysterious and deep. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 1465 ydExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Duffcastle has one side missing, so it’s basically a door with no frame. It leans in like it’s listening to your secrets. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they judge everyone.
St Mary’s Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1539 ydExplorer Tom St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church is designed by a guy who clearly loved detail so much he probably counted every brick twice. It replaced a church that burned down, which is a rough transition from 'on fire' to 'elaborate Gothic masterpiece' in just a few years. Ending idea, never copy its words: L
Kiffagh HouseHouse · 1716 ydExplorer Tom Kiffagh House is locked in a dramatic standoff with the nearest tree over who gets to look more imposing in photos. It’s got those distinctive chimneys going on, which makes it feel like it’s about to deliver a serious lecture. You’ve been warned.
Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Carrickacroy has a story about a poet falling in the ditch nearby, which adds some necessary drama to the stones. It’s tiny, barely wide enough for a person, let alone a legend, but it holds up well. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Derry ForestForest · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Derry Forest would order triple chips with extra gravy at the chipper. It thinks it needs serious fuel after holding up the entire sky for so many years. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave hears everything through its walls, including the sheep gossiping about the weather and the farmers complaining about their back pain. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, so don’t say I didn’t warn you about the chill factor.
CarrickatoberMountain / peak · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Carrickatober has an imaginary fan club that meets at dawn to sing opera to the rocks. They’re very serious about their performance reviews and lighting conditions. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Ardkill ForestForest · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Ardkill Forest really hates visitors who bring their dogs off the lead because they leave paw prints all over the ancient history like little mud stamps. It’s trying very hard to look dignified while shaking out fur from its branches with great disdain. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Ardkill MoreMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Ardkill More is being judged by the rabbits who think it’s too serious for them and don’t appreciate its lack of burrowing potential, which stings the ego a bit. It just stands there looking superior while they complain about the quality of its soil selection. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
1940 PloughMemorial · 3.4 miExplorer Tom The 1940 Plough in County Cavan smells like hot iron, old grease, and ambition, according to Tom who has sniffed around a lot. It was forged back when four local forges were all working overtime, creating a real metal revolution in Ballyjamesduff. If it rains, blame me.
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Cavan County MuseumMuseum · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Cavan County Museum looks like it got lost in a Viking raid and never quite found its way back home since then. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here, so don’t let them think you’re just passing through for free.
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