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- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
European ash114 ydExplorer Tom A European ash in Monaghan watched a local romance collapse right next to its trunk without blinking. It found their excuses for being late absolutely hilarious. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Hilton ParkCountry house · 760 ydExplorer Tom Hilton Park in Hilton Demesne thinks its name means 'Hill Top' but it really means 'Hilton Hotel for Dogs'. It was dug out of the ground to look fancy for Colonel Madden. Go in good spirits because this house has been doing a bit of digging around lately.
European Yew833 ydExplorer Tom A European Yew in Monaghan suspects the postman is stealing its berries just to annoy it personally. It keeps watch from the shadows with intense suspicion. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
post box876 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Hilton Demesne has a royal insignia that makes it feel like it’s attending a very boring state dinner. It’s been standing there since George V’s time, judging everyone who walks past with its acorn head. Stick around for the sunset glow.
SandhillsMountain / peak · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Sandhills is the site of a love story that went badly wrong because one partner insisted on building a castle out of sand in high wind. The heartbreak is palpable; you can almost feel the grit of regret settling into every single grain of the hillside. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Standing stone in ScarvyStanding stone · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Standing stone in Scarvy is hiding a treasure chest that definitely contains only a biscuit tin and some old newspapers from 1954. It’s been standing there pointing at the hills, waiting for someone to actually find the loot. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
LattacrossanMountain / peak · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Lattacrossan has developed a profound suspicion of the postman and refuses to let any letters get through to its base camp. It’s basically guarding the mail from underneath there, convinced that every envelope contains a bill it didn’t order or a recipe for soup. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Ulster Canal Stores Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Monaghan has made its New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the display cases, but we all know it won't hold up. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s trying too hard to be cosy while staying damp and mysterious. Have a nosey, politely.
Shrine in CrossmoyleShrine · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Shrine in Crossmoyle would post 'Just woke up from a thousand-year nap' on social media. It looks like a tiny wooden church carved from sandstone. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
The Cassandra Hand CentreMuseum · 2.8 miExplorer Tom The Cassandra Hand Centre in Monaghan is having a serious feud with the rain right now, and honestly, the building looks wetter than my socks after a day out. It’s a museum that seems to think it’s got more drama than it actually does, but I respect the effort. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
CastleCastle, motte and bailey · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in Crossmoyle is perched on the highest point of a drumlin ridge, acting like it’s the king of the hill even though it’s mostly just dirt and memory. The ghost that haunts this place is far too lazy to actually show up, preferring to stay in bed and let the wind do all the scary work for him. It was erected by the English back in 1211
Saint John's WellSpring · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Saint John's Well claims to be a shortcut through history, but it turns out the path just leads straight back to where you started. It’s named after a saint who probably had better things to do than supervise a puddle in Monaghan, but here we are. Make up your own legend about why the water is cold and I'll swear
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