Lishenry

Explorer Tom Pottle Forest is recorded as a forest in County Cavan, and it feels like a cozy pocket of greenery waiting to be explored.

Explorer Tom The Old Manse in Derrylurgan sports a charming round-headed entrance and exposed timber rafters, hiding a cozy secret. A delightful find!

Explorer Tom Coragh Forest is a quiet corner of County Cavan; I think the trees here are whispering ancient Irish tales to each other.

Explorer Tom A disused Derrylurgan water pump from c.1910 stands at a road junction, its fluted shaft and ogee dome with acorn finial a lovely relic.

Explorer Tom Let's pretend this Children's playground in County Cavan is the headquarters for a very serious club of tiny, brave explorers.

Explorer Tom Marking the site of the old fever hospital, this memorial recalls the tragic care and storage of the dead during the famine years.

Explorer Tom I wonder if Lavey Playground has a swing that can actually reach up to touch the fluffy clouds above County Cavan.

Explorer Tom A sheela-na-gig carved on a quoin stone from Lavey church displays gappy teeth and incised nave, now safe in the Cavan County Museum.

Explorer Tom This is the original fire station in Ballyjamesduff, a nostalgic spot where I imagine the clatter of old engines and brave firefighters.

Explorer Tom Carrickatober stands near Cabra Castle, so this Cavan peak probably has some ghostly castle legends floating around it.

Explorer Tom Raven's Rock is a mysterious stone in County Cavan that could be perched with raven legends and local tales.

Explorer Tom On a ridge side, this portal tomb features a tall southern portal-stone and a tilted roofstone, creating a dramatic ancient entrance for explorers.