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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ian Rob, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
St Dymphna's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1230 ydExplorer Tom St Dymphna's Roman Catholic Church in Knocknagillagh has an unfinished tower that looks like it forgot its shoes. Built in 1861, it’s got a bit of a mystery vibe going on. Look up, the sky might be judging your fashion choices!
Raven's RockNamed rock · 1271 ydExplorer Tom Raven's Rock rates every visitor with a harsh one-star review for lacking proper imagination. It thinks we all look like confused pigeons trying to land on its head. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
St Matthew's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1613 ydExplorer Tom St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in Carrickatober loves 'Bohemian Rhapsody' because it started as a barn and now has a bell tower, which is quite the plot twist. It was renovated in 2008 to look impressive on the flat landscape. Wave at the porch if you’re feeling religious about architecture.
AghadreenaghMountain / peak · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Aghadreenagh’s first owner had an escape plan involving a rope, a very confused sheep, and a lot of shouting at the clouds. The peak itself looks like it’s mid-yawn because it’s seen every single dramatic exit strategy fail spectacularly over the centuries. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
CarrickatoberMountain / peak · 1.1 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.
Pottle ForestForest · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Pottle Forest smells like wet socks and old potatoes, according to my very reliable nose, so don’t expect a perfume bouquet here. It’s got that distinct 'don't touch me' vibe going on right now. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Ancient Order of Hibernians MemorialMemorial · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Ancient Order of Hibernians Memorial in County Cavan hears the ghosts of old members complaining about their trousers being too tight. They’re very particular about their fit and won’t let go until someone adjusts the hem properly. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 3.5 miExplorer 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.
Explorer 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.
Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Kilmore was found in a medieval church and now lives in a museum, looking utterly unbothered by it all. She's seen some things, and she doesn't care what you think. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Explorer 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.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest nearly got famous when a movie director filmed a scene here but forgot to give the trees credit in the roll. It’s still waiting for its award and occasionally sways dramatically hoping someone notices its talent. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
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