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- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- unknown author, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Dean Molyneaux, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Saint Maeldoid's Church (Muckno)Gate lodge · 56 ydExplorer Tom Saint Maeldoid's Church (Muckno) gate lodge is called a church because the map makers were drunk one night. It’s more restrained than its neighbours but adds architectural variety with sandstone details that contrast nicely against rubble walling. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions!
Hope CastleGate lodge · 64 ydExplorer Tom Hope Castle is planning to retire as a very expensive garden shed. It has ornate bargeboards that make it look like a fancy hat on a plain head. Stand on the spot and imagine the dust motes dancing in there.
Castle BlayneyHouse, fortified house · 260 ydExplorer Tom Castle Blayney in Onomy has strict rules for visitors: keep your voices down, don’t touch anything, and try not to make it feel like you’re intruding on its private moment of reflection. It overlooks White Island and the lough, so it’s got a view that would make any modern influencer drop their coffee in shock. Sir Edward Blayney
Blaney CastleCastle · 288 ydExplorer Tom Blaney Castle has very strong opinions on modern buildings and thinks they’re all just big, ugly boxes that haven’t had enough history put into them yet. It’s sitting there looking regal while the rest of us are stuck in the twenty-first century trying to figure out what a smart home is. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Big Tom Memorial StatueMemorial · 359 ydExplorer Tom Big Tom Memorial Statue is having a proper row about who owns the view, with two families arguing so loud the statue's probably checking its ears. It’s just standing there looking smug while everyone else stresses over property lines and petty grievances. Go on a wet day, it really suits the moody drama of the whole situation.
Mindszenty ParkPark · 787 ydExplorer Tom Mindszenty Park is having a bit of a go at the rain, claiming it’s just doing a bit of free aerobics on the turf. It’s all very dramatic about getting wet, which is classic for a place that can’t even keep its own dry socks. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
The CrescentMemorial · 1000 ydExplorer Tom The Crescent in County Monaghan would describe itself as 'a very important curve' if it had a mouth, but it’s just sitting there being stoic and memorable. It’s a memorial that feels like it’s waiting for someone to tell it a joke or at least point at it appreciatively. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Lough MucknoLake and park landscape · 1579 ydExplorer Tom Lough Muckno was the original escape plan for someone who really needed a long drink by the water’s edge. It sits there judging your swimming technique from the safety of its deep, mysterious depths without ever saying a word to you. Tell your mates you found it first.
Harper's IslandIslet · 1690 ydExplorer Tom Harper's Island in County Monaghan has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it properly, so he just sits in the corner collecting dust and judging the gulls. It’s an islet with a name that sounds like a musician who never made it big, which fits the vibe perfectly. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Fortification in ConcraFortification · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Fortification in Concra hosted a dance that got way too rowdy, so it just froze in place forever. It might be a folly, but my ego is a castle. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Dairy HillMountain / peak · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Dairy Hill in County Monaghan would make Saint Patrick blush if he saw how many cows had been associated with it over the centuries. He probably thought he was clearing out snakes, but really he was just clearing space for more dairy production. It’s a very practical peak, all about the milk and the mud. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Crane IslandIsland · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Crane Island in County Monaghan has a secret talent for hiding from tourists who think they’re clever enough to find it on their own. It’s an island that looks like it’s resting its head on the water, waiting for someone to finally get the joke about cranes. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
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