Andrew McBrine

Explorer Tom Donemana Presbyterian Church is haunted by the ghost of a fiddler who played so loudly all night that the windows rattled for decades afterward, leaving everyone with a permanent headache and excellent rhythm. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom Silverbrook Mills in Rousky used to grind flax into thread, but now it just grinds away at your sense of history and patience while staring blankly at the road. If it won the lotto, I reckon it would buy a very expensive pair of new wheels just for show. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Plantation castle: mount castle in Mountcastle hears every argument about the farmyard and keeps score in a tiny stone ledger nobody can read. All that’s left is a turret wall that looks like it gave up halfway through a sentence. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Explorer Tom Altinaghree Castle, also known as Ogilby’s, has a family tree so tangled even the lawyers gave up on it. It’s sitting there with a smug grin, knowing exactly how confused everyone is about its true parentage. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Wedge tomb: giant's grave in Loughash is where the seagulls hold their weekly meetings to complain about the weather. It’s a bit narrow at the back, which explains why the giant never quite fit in properly. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Legend has it a hero saved this Standing Stone from being moved by a bulldozer, but nobody remembers his name or face. He just wanted to keep the peace in the field, which is noble enough. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.

Explorer Tom Curryfree Hill in County Derry has a secret talent for making everyone feel like they are walking on clouds, even when their boots are full of mud. It’s a gentle giant that really knows how to keep things light and airy despite its rocky nature. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.