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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ian Rob, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
St Matthew's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 289 ydExplorer Tom St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in Carrickatober loves 'Bohemian Rhapsody' because it started as a barn and now has a bell tower, which is quite the plot twist. It was renovated in 2008 to look impressive on the flat landscape. Wave at the porch if you’re feeling religious about architecture.
CarrickatoberMountain / peak · 489 ydExplorer Tom Carrickatober has an imaginary fan club that meets at dawn to sing opera to the rocks. They’re very serious about their performance reviews and lighting conditions. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Raven's RockNamed rock · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Raven's Rock rates every visitor with a harsh one-star review for lacking proper imagination. It thinks we all look like confused pigeons trying to land on its head. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
St Dymphna's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.6 miExplorer Tom St Dymphna's Roman Catholic Church in Knocknagillagh has an unfinished tower that looks like it forgot its shoes. Built in 1861, it’s got a bit of a mystery vibe going on. Look up, the sky might be judging your fashion choices!
AghadreenaghMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Aghadreenagh’s first owner had an escape plan involving a rope, a very confused sheep, and a lot of shouting at the clouds. The peak itself looks like it’s mid-yawn because it’s seen every single dramatic exit strategy fail spectacularly over the centuries. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Derry ForestForest · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Derry Forest would order triple chips with extra gravy at the chipper. It thinks it needs serious fuel after holding up the entire sky for so many years. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Duffcastle had a prophecy that said it would float away on a Tuesday, which never happened, so we’re all still here. It’s just a subrectangular patch on a scarp, pretending to be mysterious and deep. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Duffcastle has one side missing, so it’s basically a door with no frame. It leans in like it’s listening to your secrets. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals and they judge everyone.
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Giant's Grave hears everything through its walls, including the sheep gossiping about the weather and the farmers complaining about their back pain. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, so don’t say I didn’t warn you about the chill factor.
Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Carrickacroy has a story about a poet falling in the ditch nearby, which adds some necessary drama to the stones. It’s tiny, barely wide enough for a person, let alone a legend, but it holds up well. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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Cavan County MuseumMuseum · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Cavan County Museum looks like it got lost in a Viking raid and never quite found its way back home since then. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here, so don’t let them think you’re just passing through for free.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Cormeen Glebe Forest nearly got famous when a movie director filmed a scene here but forgot to give the trees credit in the roll. It’s still waiting for its award and occasionally sways dramatically hoping someone notices its talent. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
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