What is recorded here
A site known as the 'Relig' consists of an oblong area 31.8m NE-SW by 21m NW-SE enclosed by a wall 1.65m in width. A laneway bounds the site on the SE, and the NW side runs along the top of a small rock cliff. At the NE end of the interior are 7 small cairns. One cairn (DG098-001002-), subcircular in plan, is 4.35m…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG098-001005
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Ronnie Nijboer, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aighan Cairn in the Relig EnclosureCairn, unclassified · 15 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Aighan Cairn in the Relig Enclosure hides a proper mystery in its notched slabs. Patterson swears a dumbbell-shaped 'healing stone' used to sit right there, so I bet you can still feel the local superstition lingering. Just a small rock pile with a big secret.
Aighan Children's Burial Ground in the ReligChildren's burial ground · 15 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Aighan Children's Burial Ground in the Relig was once where the unbaptised lay to rest. It’s a somber patch of pasture now, but knowing who was here makes it feel less empty and a lot more significant.
Church of SS Joseph & ConalBell tower/stand, church/chapel · 473 ydExplorer Tom The bell tower at Bruckless looks like it jumped straight out of the medieval era to show off its round shape. It’s built with local rubble stone and is definitely trying to be the local landmark. Wave hello to this stone giant for me!
bridge619 ydExplorer Tom Bridge in Ballyloughan carried the Donegal Town to Killybegs railway over the Oily River on three arches. Pointed cutwaters stand between them, while ivy now covers parts of the stone. With the rails gone, the river still gets its three doors.
Wych Elm814 ydExplorer Tom Wych Elm number three in County Donegal is trying to look dignified despite the wind pulling at its leaves. It needs permission to sway without falling over. Tell it to hold it together for the camera, champ.
Carn More HillMountain / peak · 1446 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Carn More Hill in County Donegal reviews its own visitors as 'mildly disappointing' and 'smells of cheap sunscreen'. It’s a peak that judges your hiking boots before you even arrive. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call, but keep it brief.
European Beech1.1 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Donegal is just a tree, but a fancy one that thinks it runs the place. It’s probably been there longer than the local council has had a proper meeting. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, say 'ahoy' and see if it flinches.
Killaghtee Old Church GraveyardGraveyard · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Killaghtee Old Church Graveyard sits beside the old church; inside the graveyard, southwest of that church, the survey records a cross-inscribed slab. The Civil Survey called the church 'in reparation', and it remained in use until 1826. I like how one small mapped area holds separate records for the graveyard, church and stone.
Drumbardack HillMountain / peak · 1.3 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Drumbardack Hill sits in County Donegal, a mountain peak with access details that remain completely unknown. The name sounds like it is trying to explain itself, but the map just offers you a polite shrug.
Tara HotelHotel · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Tara Hotel in Killybegs on Main Street probably has a view of the sea and some very tired fishermen. It’s the kind of place where the Wi-Fi is slow but the stories are fast.
MellysRestaurant · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Mellys in Killybegs serves fish and chips, which is basically a hug from the sea. Wrap it tight so the salt doesn’t ruin your phone case.
Cat CastleCastle, tower house · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Cat Castle is named after St. Catherine, but really it’s just a tiny stone corner standing on a hill above Killybegs Harbour. It’s been shrinking since 1355, and now only a 3-metre wall survives. It’s a bit pathetic, sure, but looking out over the harbour makes you wonder what that bishop’s manor looked like when it was whole.
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