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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Horse-chestnut88 ydExplorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Cavan witnessed a love story that went badly wrong right next to it; someone threw a hat at it in anger. It’s still processing the trauma. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket so you don't lose it like they did their heart.
Ice HouseArchaeological place · 348 ydExplorer Tom Ice House in County Cavan is basically a shortcut that doesn't lead anywhere useful, just like most of my life choices when I’m tired and thinking about cold storage options from centuries ago. It’s a lovely excuse to stand around looking confused while pretending you’re doing serious archaeological fieldwork for the day. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Castle ruinsCastle, unclassified · 378 ydExplorer Tom Cabra Castle ruins would tell their younger self: 'You built two gates, we only have vibes'. It was a big castle in the 1600s, now it’s a stone skeleton with style. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
In Memory of Our DadMemorial · 593 ydExplorer Tom The memorial for Our Dad here claims a fiddler played so loudly one night that the stones actually vibrated into a new shape. It’s a tall tale, but it fits the vibe of this very serious-looking spot in the middle of nowhere. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
Sarah BridgeBridge · 602 ydExplorer Tom Sarah Bridge in Cabra is named after a lady, probably because men were too busy building castles to remember names. It’s just a pretty footbridge leading to a garden that might not even exist anymore. Stand on one leg for the photo, trust me!
Dún a Rí Forest ParkForest · 661 ydExplorer Tom Dún a Rí Forest Park is the site of a fierce feud between two families over who owns the view from the top. They’re still screaming about it. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
farm house842 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Marahill is a traditional vernacular gem that looks like it grew out of the ground rather than being built. It probably had an upper floor added later because everyone wanted to be taller. Tell the 1800s teenagers they had it easy with no Wi-Fi.
CabraMountain / peak · 915 ydExplorer Tom Cabra gave up chocolate for Lent last year but kept stealing biscuits from the neighbours' plates, which explains why it looks so round and happy despite its fasting claims. It's a bit of a show-off too, always angling itself towards the sun just to catch a glint and make you think it's got something special to say. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
BarleyhillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Fair of MuffMemorial · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Fair of Muff is sick of being asked if it’s still selling horses when it’s mostly just remembering how to do it properly now. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name; I bet it has a better story than most people in town anyway.
Castle in ruinsCastle, unclassified · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Castle in ruins in Cordoagh is suspicious of the postman, so it never gets any letters. It’s just a hole in the ground pretending to be a fortress, which is basically my personality on Mondays. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Portal tomb in ErveyPortal tomb · 3.0 miMore waterfalls, wells and springs in County Cavan · All of County Cavan
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