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gates/railings/walls126 ydExplorer Tom These gates in Portaliff are dated 1688 because they really hate the idea of change and modern buildings. They have very strong opinions on why your phone case is an affront to classical proportion, so be quiet around them.
church/chapel135 ydExplorer Tom This Portaliff chapel has been standing on that rath since 1436 and still looks like it hasn’t had a proper polish. Tell the rabbits they can stop treating the ruins as their personal gym equipment.
Killeshandra Irish Countrywomen's Association 70th AnniversaryMemorial · 359 ydExplorer Tom This memorial celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Killeshandra Irish Countrywomen's Association, honoring decades of local women’s work.
Enclosure in ShancroaghanEnclosure · 717 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Shancroaghan isn't even visible at ground level, which is bold for something claiming to be a fort. It has strong opinions about modern buildings but can't seem to say them out loud because it's invisible. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Pedunculate Oak1060 ydExplorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Cavan inspired a bad poem someone wrote about it that rhymed 'oak' with 'yoke'. It’s been embarrassed ever since. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up with its majestic silence.
IndicatedCastle, unclassified · 1405 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Keelagh was so thoroughly demolished that locals used its stones to build a nice house nearby. It’s like recycling, but with more history and less cardboard. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
Court tomb in GartnanoulCourt tomb · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Courts in Gartnanoul were never on the map but locals kept them safe from trees. It’s a dual tomb back-to-back like two mates sharing a secret. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Killykeen Forest Park is named after a town, but it’s really just a big green hug waiting for you to wander into its depths.
Lough OughterLake and island landscape · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Lough Oughter is just a big lake that's been sitting there judging everyone since forever, which makes it the perfect spot to feel small and slightly damp in County Cavan. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Common Lime2.7 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Cavan is having a massive feud with the next village over something incredibly daft, like who planted the best daisy. It’s just standing there judging you for not knowing the backstory. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Clogh Oughter CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Clogh Oughter Castle sits on a tiny island in Lough Oughter, looking smug while de Lacys try to conquer Breifne. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call to your ex.
Evlagh MoreMountain / peak · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Evlagh More dominates the view in County Cavan, offering a wide perspective from its western-looking summit.
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