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Explorer Tom Stone Circle is pretending it has a massive family tree, but most of those relatives are just made-up cousins from other counties. It’s like a stone version of a potluck dinner where nobody brought anything worth eating. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Aghalackan EastMountain / peak · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Aghalackan East is basically run by one very aggressive terrier who hasn’t been fed since the seventeenth century, so don't even think about sneaking past without his permission. He barks at clouds and demands tribute in the form of stale biscuits. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Denn ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Denn Church is an 1817 build funded partly by local cess, which means the parishioners paid for their own fancy church. It has late Georgian elements and a hipped slate roof that looks solidly cubic. Find the datestone; it’s the only thing more stubborn than me when I’m hungry.
Aghalackan WestMountain / peak · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Aghalackan West is refusing to let any bishop visit because he thinks they all smell like old vestments and bad decisions, which is honestly very fair considering the state of things. It just sits there smugly, knowing it’s got the better end of the deal every time. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
St Dymphna's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.7 miExplorer Tom St Dymphna's Roman Catholic Church is built by someone who really wanted to make sure you noticed the roof slope, which is quite something for a place of worship. It’s got that striking form that makes you wonder if the architect was having a very good day or just a very ambitious one. Ending idea, never copy its
Carricknagore RockNamed rock · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Carricknagore Rock would write on its dating profile: 'Stable, grounded, looking for someone who doesn't need constant validation or a five-star review.' It’s just sitting there, unbothered by the tourists who keep trying to climb it and fall over dramatically. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept; lean into it hard.
Ancient Order of Hibernians MemorialMemorial · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Ancient Order of Hibernians Memorial in County Cavan hears the ghosts of old members complaining about their trousers being too tight. They’re very particular about their fit and won’t let go until someone adjusts the hem properly. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Bawn in MoynehallBawn · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Moynehall is just a large moulded stone pretending it's the base of a turret. It would bring a can of soup to a party. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Fin Mc Cools FingersStone row · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Fin Mc Cools Fingers in Shantemon are said to be the hand of a giant who got stuck in the mud while trying to steal a sheep and never managed to get free. The stones are graded in height so they look like fingers, which is a bit creepy if you think about it too hard. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Cormeen Glebe ForestForest · 5.1 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.
Sycamore5.1 miExplorer Tom Sycamore in County Cavan thinks the road leading to it is a bit of a cheat. It’s probably muttering about the potholes every time a car goes past. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, just don't drop your phone.
Rambling at Farnham EstateVisitor information · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Rambling at Farnham Estate was the site where a priest lost a bet involving a goat and a very expensive hat. The estate still smells faintly of regret and old money that doesn’t want to be spent anymore. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
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