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Marked on the 2nd and 3rd editions of the OS 6-inch maps as the site of 'Loughros Church' (DG073-029001-) with a burial ground (DG073-029003-) marked to the SSE on the 2nd edition. No trace of either a church or burial ground survives. A short distance to the SSE is St. Shanaghan's well (DG073-029002-). (Ó Muirgheasa…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG073-029003
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Bart Whelan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rossographer, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- No machine-readable author provided. Bogman assumed (based on copyright claims)., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rossographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Bone, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
outbuilding600 ydExplorer Tom Outbuilding in Shanaghan was built around 1860 with a rounded straw-thatch roof tied to stone pegs in its rubble walls. The inventory calls thatched outbuildings a rare survival. I thought such careful roofing would belong to the house; this work building has kept the fancy curve for itself.
Killasteever FortEnclosure · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Killasteever Fort is a massive, irregular stone enclosure bisected by a modern boundary wall. Standing here on Glengesh Hill, you can feel the sheer scale of history.
Church of the Holy FamilyChurch/chapel · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Church of the Holy Family in Drumbaran has a wheel window by Evie Hone. I bet David is using his harp as a very loud doorbell because nobody wants to be stuck inside.
IllancreeveIslet · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Illancreeve stands near Laconnel in County Donegal, an islet visible from the north with a rugged, enduring presence.
Teague's BarPub · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Teague's Bar in Ardara is probably named after Teague, who owns the place and hates tourists. Go in, order a drink, and try not to make eye contact with Teague's dog. It barks at everything shiny.
Big FranciesPub · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Big Francies in Ardara sounds like a guy who eats three pies in one sitting. It's a pub named after someone huge. Find Big Francies and ask him for his recipe for winning arguments. He'll probably yell it at you!
Fionn Mc Cumhaill standing stonePublicly named standing stone · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Fionn Mc Cumhaill standing stone was allegedly thrown down a mountain! I bet he just dropped it because his arms were full of snacks. Did it land with a thud or a polite tap?
John DohertyMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom John Doherty’s memorial honors a local hero, standing firm in County Donegal for all who pass by.
Assaranca WaterfallWaterfall · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Assaranca Waterfall tumbles right beside the road between Ardara and Maghera, making it an incredibly easy stop to see.
Maghera WaterfallWaterfall · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Maghera Waterfall tumbles through County Donegal, and I bet the mist smells like ancient secrets just waiting to be shared.
Maghera StrandBeach / strand · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Maghera Strand put mountains behind the sand and caves in the cliffs, as if one dramatic backdrop would not do. The local beach guide places it beside Slievetooey and warns about high tides and currents. I would admire the cave mouths from a safe spot and let current local advice decide whether a closer look is sensible.
Carrickalahagh HeadlandPublicly named cliff or headland · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Carrickalahagh Headland rises boldly from the coastline, its name a local treasure shared through public pictures rather than maps.
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