Maol Mosóg

Explorer Tom Scoil Náisiúnta Mín na Bhealaigh [Meenavally National School] has a plaque from 1899 that spells 'Meenavally' all wrong. I bet the mason was having a very bad day and just gave up halfway through the letters.

Explorer Tom Lime kiln in Cronkeeran was built c.1860, and it still looks like it’s holding a giant bag of chalky dust. I bet the nearby cows sneezed so hard their udders popped when they ate the fertilizer.

Explorer Tom Killasteever Fort is a massive, irregular stone enclosure bisected by a modern boundary wall. Standing here on Glengesh Hill, you can feel the sheer scale of history.

Explorer Tom John Doherty’s memorial honors a local hero, standing firm in County Donegal for all who pass by.

Explorer Tom The Beehive Bar in Ardara is buzzing with bees, or maybe just the Gildeas who ran it for a century before the McGills swooped in. Give that hive a poke and see what stings back!

Explorer Tom The Corner House is exactly that: a house at a corner. Probably full of people who know everyone else's business. Go in, sit down, and listen to the local radio station being played on repeat all day long.

Explorer Tom Ardara Fort sits on its hill, named for the height of the fort, visible from the nearby N56 road.

Explorer Tom Glengesh Pass offers a spectacular view looking NE into Ardara, giving you a front-row seat to the heart of County Donegal’s drama.

Explorer Tom Balbane Hill offers a whole view of itself in County Donegal, a classic example of the region's rugged beauty.

Explorer Tom Illancreeve stands near Laconnel in County Donegal, an islet visible from the north with a rugged, enduring presence.

Explorer Tom Assaranca Waterfall tumbles right beside the road between Ardara and Maghera, making it an incredibly easy stop to see.

Explorer Tom Maghera Waterfall tumbles through County Donegal, and I bet the mist smells like ancient secrets just waiting to be shared.