Straid Church

Explorer Tom Peering at Clonmany’s ruined Church of Ireland Parish, I can’t help but wonder who left it unroofed back in 1927.

Explorer Tom Clonmany Church was built in 1772, but a 1690 map puts a church and a castle in the surrounding area. The later church may stand on an older church site. The castle can stay on its own map mark; I am not giving this church a moat just because they shared a map.

Explorer Tom Clonmany Early Church Graveyard hides a stone with two cupmarks called St. Colmcille's knee-prints. I reckon a kneeling saint would need much larger knees to leave that kind of impression, but tradition is a stubborn thing.

Explorer Tom Let’s take a quick, easy stroll on the Glenevin Waterfall Walk, a short 0.7 km route that leads you right to the edge of a rushing stream.

Explorer Tom Glenevin Waterfall offers a stunning view of the falls in County Donegal, a natural spectacle waiting to be discovered.

Explorer Tom Glenevin Waterfall sits at the head of a maintained walk near Clonmany, one of the few falls with a proper path.

Explorer Tom Rusty Nail in County Donegal likely has a nail so rusty it’s got its own personality. I suspect the pub is held together by hope and that single, stubborn nail.

Explorer Tom Raghtin More stands tall in Inishowen, reaching a respectable 502 meters according to our notes. It’s not just a peak; it’s the sort of place where the wind really tells you who’s boss up here.

Explorer Tom Ballyliffin Hotel number one is probably the quiet one. See if you can find a room with a view of nothing but sky for peace.

Explorer Tom Imagine a Children's playground in County Donegal where the wind howls louder than the kids, turning every swing into a dramatic pirate ship.

Explorer Tom Bulbin hosts hillwalkers resting on its summit near a historic 1933 monument, making it a truly memorable Donegal peak.

Explorer Tom Gap of Mamore Viewpoint sits along the Wild Atlantic Way, offering a dramatic look at this famous gap in County Donegal.