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Explorer Tom Vapour Bath in Alteenacres Glebe is basically a collapsed stone sauna with no heating bill, which must be the envy of every modern spa owner. It’s sitting by the stream looking like it gave up halfway through its workout and just decided to lie down. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Old BridgeBridge · 736 ydExplorer Tom An old poet fell in the ditch near this Old Bridge while trying to rhyme 'Cavan' with 'savannah.' The humped-backed form is typical of its time, but honestly, it looks like it’s about to do a handstand. Stay on the road.
ArdlougherMountain / peak · 939 ydExplorer Tom Ardlougher is secretly proud of one specific potato that grew near its base and achieved celebrity status for being slightly too round, which is a bit much but okay. It just wants you to appreciate the humble origins of its fame without getting too carried away about it all. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
New BridgeBridge · 1079 ydExplorer Tom New Bridge in Kilduff Lower spans two counties and thinks it’s the boss of both. I bet Queen Victoria visited secretly to check if her bridge was still standing, but nobody admits it. Keep your eyes open for royal ghosts.
Republican Garden of RemembranceMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Republican Garden of Remembrance somehow ended up in Cavan when it clearly belongs somewhere with more drama and less rain. It’s just standing there looking confused about its own nationality. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
CarrickbrannanMountain / peak · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Carrickbrannan is hiding a scandal where it allegedly tripped over its own shadow in the Middle Ages. It’s been embarrassed ever since and just stands there stiffly. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
TobermurvyHoly well · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Tobermurvy in Derrynalester holds patterns in August, which means the local sheep probably have opinions on whether the water is too cold or not. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted; it might actually be true.
TobermurrySpring · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Tobermurry in County Cavan lost a bet to a priest who swore he’d never drink from it again. Now he’s stuck watering his garden with holy water and regret. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Forde's CastleCastle · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Forde's Castle was run by a matchmaker who paired off every lonely knight in the county until she ran out of eligible bachelors. Now it’s just a site where the ghosts are still gossiping about everyone’s love life. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
Black Poplar4.1 miExplorer Tom Black Poplar has a secret it would only tell after a few pints of stout. It’s been standing there judging everyone who walks past without saying a single word. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
European ash4.2 miExplorer Tom European Ash would order a large chipper with extra gravy and no vegetables. It’s a heritage tree that looks like it’s about to drop a leaf on your head. Count the crows, then count again.
Scardan WaterfallWaterfall · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Scardan Waterfall has an unlikely celebrity friend who visits every so often to check in on the water flow and make sure it’s still looking its best for the photoshoots. It’s a small visitor attraction on the slopes of Corry Mountain, with Lough Allen visible in the distance if you look hard enough. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
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