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Jampa Ling Buddhist CentreCountry house · 374 ydExplorer Tom Jampa Ling Buddhist Centre in Owengallees is a country house with a simple square-plan volume but plenty of decorative details. It’s in parkland with mature trees and a working walled garden. Meditate on how fancy it looks without actually closing your eyes.
Blackwater BridgeBridge · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Blackwater Bridge is so well built I suspect a goat once ruled it and demanded tribute in cheese. It replaced an older bridge that was misaligned, which sounds like a family dispute. Admire the masonry from a safe distance.
Enclosure in ArderryEnclosure · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Arderry has no description, which means it’s either a miracle or a bureaucratic error waiting to happen. It’s just there, silent and mysterious, probably judging everyone who walks past without knowing what it is. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch because you ate near something with zero info.
European Beech1.4 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Cavan has an imaginary twin across the sea that they argue with via telepathy. They probably discuss the weather and complain about the crows. Go at sunset and thank me later for the dramatic lighting on your photos.
Sycamore1.4 miExplorer Tom This Sycamore in County Cavan was probably bought with a bargain that didn't quite stick. The bark looks like it’s still negotiating the price tag. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography, maybe it owes someone money.
Saint Mogue's IslandIslet · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Saint Mogue's Island in County Cavan claims to be older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold claim for something that fits in a pocket. It’s probably lying, but the confidence is infectious and makes you want to believe every single word it says. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Baron's IslandIslet · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Baron’s Island would win best in show at the county fair for being the most pretentious rock in Cavan, probably wearing a tiny top hat. It demands respect even from the gulls. Ideal for a moody photo you’ll pretend wasn’t posed.
IndicatedCastle, tower house · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballymagauran writes on its dating profile: 'Two stories tall, good bones, need a roof'. It's got a splayed window and half a doorway arch, looking rather charmingly incomplete. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Killycluggin StoneVisitor information · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Killycluggin Stone in County Cavan makes a spooky knocking sound at night that is definitely just the wind being rude. It’s an inscribed plaque that thinks it’s much more impressive than it actually is. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Slieve RushenMountain / peak · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Slieve Rushen has a family tree that is mostly made up by local grandmothers who enjoy gossiping. The real history is lost in the mists of time and bad storytelling. Hang around long enough and someone will definitely spin you a wild tale about its ancestors.
Tullydermot FallsWaterfall · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Tullydermot Falls in County Cavan is being picked on by the wind because it won't stop splashing everywhere. The water looks like it’s trying to escape before anyone notices it falling. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Evlagh MoreMountain / peak · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Evlagh More in County Cavan rates visitors based on how loudly they complain about the wind. Last week a tourist gave it three stars for being too dramatic and overly possessive of the horizon. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
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