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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Kieran Campbell, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- dougf, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Saint Columb's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1302 ydExplorer Tom Saint Columb’s Church in Drumnasoohy refuses to fall down because it knows exactly how much character those rock-faced stone details give it. It’s basically the local celebrity that never gets tired of posing for photos with its bellcote and leaded lights. Just admire it from a safe distance, like a respectful fan!
Nasool CottageHouse · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Nasool Cottage in Doongelagh has clearly drawn up a retirement plan involving a very large hammock and zero guests. It extended itself in the sixties like it was trying to impress a date, but kept its original bones just in case. Ideal for napping through your entire holiday without feeling guilty.
Giants GravePortal tomb · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Giants Grave in Carrickglass is the site of a ridiculous smuggling story involving cheese and a very large roofstone. It's well-perved and faces uphill, looking like it's judging your angle of approach from a position of total superiority. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Barroe NorthMountain / peak · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Barroe North thinks it’s cooler than its famous neighbour, but honestly, who are we to judge? It’s got that mysterious vibe that says 'don't look too closely'. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Carn, StonePassage tomb · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Carn, Stone in Heapstown is having a massive feud with the rain because it refuses to let the moss grow on its southern side properly. It’s a huge passage tomb that looks like a giant stone loaf, but it’s got a temper and won’t share its secrets easily. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Carrane HillCliff · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Carrane Hill in County Sligo has strong feelings about the road leading to it, thinking it’s a bit too enthusiastic for its own good and needs to slow down. It stands tall and proud, acting like it hasn’t seen a pothole since the Bronze Age, which is frankly a lie. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Geevagh Prisoners 1908 MemorialMemorial · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Geevagh Prisoners 1908 Memorial in County Sligo is guarded by a ghost who is far too lazy to actually haunt the place. He probably just sleeps on the bench until someone makes a bad joke about his uniform. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Ballindoon Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Ballindoon Castle sits on a steep slope where the ground drops eight metres straight into Lough Arrow. The shortcut down there is definitely not a shortcut if you slip. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Riverstown Folk ParkHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Riverstown Folk Park in County Sligo is where the local who invented it claims he also invented the concept of weekends, which is why everyone is so relaxed here. He swears he built every single stone himself with a spoon and pure determination, no tools required at all. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Annaghgowla IslandIslet · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Annaghgowla Island has such a long name for such a tiny speck of land that it feels like it’s trying to impress you. Its tombstone would just say 'Here lies the island that nobody could pronounce correctly on the first try.' Have a wander and a wonder.
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Castle BaldwinCastle · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Castle Baldwin in County Sligo has been changing its name so often it’s given up trying to keep track of its own identity crisis. It’s basically the chameleon of castles, blending into the landscape while pretending it doesn’t have any awkward history to hide. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Loughbrick BayBay · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Loughbrick Bay in County Sligo would tell you after a few pints that it actually swallowed a boat once but gave it back because it didn’t taste right, which is plausible. The water has a certain confidence about it, like it knows exactly where the bottom is and isn’t telling anyone else. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
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