An Géarán

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Baile An Lochaigh claims its great-grandfather was a king, which is rich given it’s just a crude heap. Its family tree is mostly made up of guesses. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Baile An Lochaigh is incredibly proud of its boiling pot, even if it hasn't heated up since the Bronze Age. It thinks it's still the hottest thing in town. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Explorer Tom Cross-inscribed stone in Baile An Lochaigh hates modern buildings because they don’t have character or chipped edges. It’s leaning against a rock like it’s tired of everything. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Clochan in Baile An Lochaigh was the scene of a bet where a priest lost his hat and his dignity. The entrance collapsed, so now it’s just a hole with opinions about who should pay for the repairs. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Burial ground in Baile An Lochaigh survived a massive storm once and still brags about it at every gathering of stones nearby. It’s just a low cairn with one upright stone that looks like it’s trying to balance itself on its head. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Baile An Lochaigh thinks the road leading to it is just a fancy excuse for tourists to get lost in the middle of nowhere. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun behind you as you go.

Explorer Tom Hut site in Gleann Seanchoirp claims its great-grandfather was a famous poet, but I’m not buying it. It’s standing on a patch of rock so small it barely fits its toes. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.