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Explorer Tom The North Midland Transport Collection was saved by a hero nobody remembers, probably a guy in a flat cap. He fixed the engines while everyone else was busy complaining about the weather. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Crannog in CorglassCrannog · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Crannog in Corglass has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave hello on the way past. It’s submerged stones and timbers that seem to be waiting for a polite greeting. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave hears everything through its thick stone walls, including the neighbors’ arguments about garden fences. It pretends to be asleep, but I can tell it’s judging us all. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
IndicatedEnclosure · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Farmullagh is where locals swear by a superstition involving lost keys. The bank is low and the fosse is shallow. I’m pretty sure a cow designed this place. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
water pump2.8 miExplorer Tom Water pump in Drumard has had so many names I’ve lost count, like a dog with a chip in its ear. It’s from Limerick, which means it thinks it’s better than everyone else in the room. Tell the next person you met me here.
Dillon'sHouse · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Dillon’s in Esker is a house with a shop front because everyone needs somewhere to buy bread. The whole parish argued about who owned the corner, which ended when someone finally paid rent. It’s got stucco consoles that look like they’re holding up the roof, and two-over-two windows that watch you carefully as you pass.
Tubberpatrick CemeteryCemetery · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Tubberpatrick Cemetery in Longford was allegedly designed by a mother-in-law who wanted perfect symmetry and zero personality. Every headstone is lined up like soldiers, but they’re all looking slightly bored and unimpressed. Stand on the spot and imagine all the gossip it has heard over the years.
Sessile Oak3.1 miExplorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Leitrim remembers when a local priest lost a bet right under its branches. He owed a pint and swore he’d never come back, but the tree saw him every time. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
CornaferstMountain / peak · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Cornaferst claims that Queen Victoria visited in secret just to feed her corgis, a fact that no historian can disprove because they were all too busy drinking tea. It’s wearing the memory like a badge of honour despite having zero evidence. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
European Yew4.1 miExplorer Tom European Yew has a bird that refuses to leave because it’s the only thing keeping it company. It’s an ancient tree that looks like it’s holding up the sky with one arm. Go in good boots and better humour.
Battlefield4.3 miExplorer Tom The Battle of Ballinamuck hilltop saw eight hundred French guys face off against fifteen thousand British troops, which sounds like a bad betting situation for France. It would order two chips and a pint of stout before even thinking about the history lesson. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Battle of BallinamuckMajor battlefield · 4.3 miExplorer Tom The Battle of Ballinamuck was where French soldiers met Irish rebels and things got a bit messy with the shooting and shouting. It has plans to retire into a nice quiet garden where nobody ever asks it about history again. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
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