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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Coleman Photographic Collection; photographer unknown, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Ian Rob, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Carrickacroman has a family tree that is mostly made up of uncles who never existed and cousins who are actually just rocks wearing hats in the wind. It's a bit chaotic down at the roots, but the top part is very tidy and proud, like it's trying to impress its ancestors with how well it stands up to the weather. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
house, shop/retail outlet1.8 miExplorer Tom House, shop or retail outlet in Greaghagibney has a segmental-arch entrance with fanlights that screamed 'prosperity' before it stopped selling things and just sold memories. The stucco detailing is raised because it’s trying to be noticed, unlike the shortcut that isn’t one. If i
St Brigid's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.8 miExplorer Tom St Brigid's Roman Catholic Church in Tonyduff has been getting new coats of paint since 1845 like it’s afraid of the dark. Those 1916 stained glass windows are probably judging your soul right now. Linger, but don’t let St Brigid catch you sneaking.
Drumhillagh South WoodWood · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Drumhillagh South Wood supposedly hides a secret tunnel that leads directly to the nearest pub, but nobody has found it yet because everyone is too scared of getting lost in the trees. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
CarrickallenMountain / peak · 3.6 miExplorer Tom There’s a dog on Carrickallen that actually runs the show, barking at clouds for a living. The mountain just lets him do his thing because he’s got charisma. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Bailieborough CastleCastle, unclassified · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Bailieborough Castle in Crocknahattin once had a dramatic duel where two guys argued about whose turn it was to do the dishes. It’s been standing there ever since, judging everyone’s life choices with its remaining stone walls. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Brothers GravesVisitor information · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Brothers Graves is where seven Marist brothers kicked the bucket after decades of quiet prayer and probably way too much tea. They’re buried right there in Bailieborough Demesne, looking smug about their eternal rest. I bet they’re still judging your posture from under the soil, so stand up straight or else.
Welcome to Bailieborough DemesneVisitor information · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Welcome to Bailieborough Demesne in County Cavan has seagulls that rate visitors on a scale of one to ten based on how much bread they carry. I got a three last time because I was too polite to share the chips. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 4.9 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.
Grave YardGraveyard · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Knockbride used to hang out with a famous actor who definitely didn't wear that hat, but he’s long gone now. The Carroll family plot is just stones pretending to be important, which is basically all of us. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
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Cavan County MuseumMuseum · 6.6 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.
Sheela-na-gig (present location) in Kilmore (castlerahan By., Ballyjamesduff Ed)Sheela-na-gig (present location) · 6.6 miExplorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Kilmore was found in a medieval church and now lives in a museum, looking utterly unbothered by it all. She's seen some things, and she doesn't care what you think. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
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