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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oliver Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2ManyCats4Me, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Granard Motte.png : Smcq Derivative work: Hogweard, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Saint Colmcille's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Saint Colmcille's Catholic Church in Aghnacliff, County Longford dominates the area so much I think the seagulls use its spire as a communal complaint post about the weather. It was remodelled in 1934 because apparently the original look wasn’t fancy enough for the new century. Whisper a secret at it, it might laugh.
Portal tomb in AghnacliffPortal tomb · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Portal tomb in Aghnacliff has survived storms that would make a modern tent weep with despair. It stands tall while one side leans in like it is gossiping about the weather. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh MuireSchool · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Muire in Molly used to have fiddlers playing all night, but now it’s just a quiet house with big windows and secrets. It probably still hears the echo of a bad fiddle practice session from 1905. Tell your mates yo
InchmoreIslet · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Inchmore’s dating profile says it’s looking for someone stable who doesn’t mind a bit of damp and dramatic weather. It promises great conversation if you’re brave enough to ask it questions. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Columbkilles StoneRitual site, holy/saint's stone · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Columbkilles Stone has knee impressions that are probably just where someone sat for a really long time. The rabbits think it’s a fancy rock chair, so don’t correct them too hard. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Derrycassan WoodsWood · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Derrycassan Woods has had so many names that it’s started calling itself 'The One' because it’s tired of being Derrycassan, Derri, or whatever the map says today. It’s ancient woodland with hazel trees that have seen more centuries than your grandparents. Have a nosey, politely.
Mulrick WoodlandForest · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Mulrick Woodland in County Cavan is getting picked on by the wind because its trees have a slightly messy hairstyle that just won’t lie flat no matter how hard it tries. The wind keeps messing with it, ruffling those branches like they’re bad haircuts, while the forest just stands there taking it all in stride. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Bully's AcreGraveyard/cemetery, unknown · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Bully's Acre in Ballinalee is a graveyard where rabbits think they own the place, but really it holds the rebels from 1798. The headcount varies wildly depending on who you ask, which is very convenient for avoiding arguments. Look out for the recumbent table-like monument and tip your hat.
battlefield5.1 miExplorer Tom Battlefield in Shanmullagh is where the French gave up, which is a great story to tell a teenager who thinks history is boring. General Humbert surrendered here, so imagine the awkward handshake between him and the British troops. Bring a selfie stick for the epic backdrop.
Tubberpatrick CemeteryCemetery · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Tubberpatrick Cemetery in Longford was allegedly designed by a mother-in-law who wanted perfect symmetry and zero personality. Every headstone is lined up like soldiers, but they’re all looking slightly bored and unimpressed. Stand on the spot and imagine all the gossip it has heard over the years.
Granard MotteMotte-and-bailey castle remains · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Granard Motte would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'basically a long queue for nothing'. It's just a big mound pretending it remembers something important from the castle days. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Moat of GranardCastle, motte and bailey · 5.6 miExplorer Tom The local sheep at Granard Moat rate it a solid four stars for grass quality. Richard de Tuit built it in 1199 to fight rebels, but now it’s mostly a nap zone. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
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