The Relic

Explorer Tom Built around 1750, this T-plan church has a three-stage bell-tower added in 1815 and a substantial side transept added later.

Explorer Tom This cast-iron beauty from 1880 once sparked lively chats in Carn, reminding us that communal water was the real social hub back then.

Explorer Tom Evlagh More dominates the view in County Cavan, offering a wide perspective from its western-looking summit.

Explorer Tom I bet the Drumlane Community Playground is where neighbors gather to watch their kids build intricate sandcastles together every afternoon.

Explorer Tom Drumlane Abbey features a round tower, with its lower part dating from the 10th or 11th century in County Cavan.

Explorer Tom A grand Pedunculate Oak in County Cavan, perhaps offering a perfect picnic spot under its branches or a place to watch the sunset in peace.

Explorer Tom Check out this inscribed plaque at Killycluggin Stone; it tells a local story that is simply waiting to be read.

Explorer Tom The Court tomb in Doon is a dual structure with two galleries set back to back, each divided into three chambers by jambs.

Explorer Tom European Beech has caught my eye in County Leitrim. I bet a european beech with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom This dual court tomb consists of two galleries placed back to back with a large space separating their back-stones.

Explorer Tom Stroll Mill Walk heading SSW from Lower Bridge Street for a scenic route that reveals hidden corners of the old town.

Explorer Tom Clogh Oughter Castle sits on a tiny island in Lough Oughter, built by de Lacys around 1220; the O'Reillys took it back later, making it their royal fortress.