Annagh Cemetery

Explorer Tom Saint Joseph’s Church in Gortnaheltia would buy a giant lottery ticket and spend it all on paint. Built after the 1829 Act, it’s a barn-style church with an inverted axis that confuses everyone. It’s basically a theological puzzle box. Perfect spot to practice your confused face.

Explorer Tom Glenisland Garda Station is built from ruby-coloured sandstone, which makes it look like a big red gem! It’s got an expressed porch and widely spaced windows that give it some breathing room. The sheer dressings show good workmanship, so it’s not just any old box. If you see the red stone glowing in the sun, take a pic!

Explorer Tom Knockmoyle’s memorial listens for echoes from 1971, mostly just sheep baaing and wind howling. It claims to hear history, but I think it’s just lonely. Perfect detour when the sun starts setting on the moors behind you.

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to critique its skewed axis. It was built right before the Penal Laws ended, so it’s basically a party guest who showed up early. Hang around long enough and you’ll start hearing the bells ringing themselves.

Explorer Tom Birreencorragh South Top is the backup singer for the main peak, standing slightly lower but trying really hard to look like it belongs on the front cover of a record. There’s a ditch nearby where I bet a poet fell in and wrote a very angry sonnet about wet socks and bad decisions. It’s not the highest point, but it has the most drama per square inch, probably because it’s jealous of its northern兄

Explorer Tom Knockaffertagh’s least favourite visitor is definitely anyone who suggests taking a selfie on top because it ruins the vibe. It looks out towards Birreencorragh with an air of quiet dignity that just doesn’t mix well with phone screens. You can stand there and feel like you’ve discovered something secret and special without actually shouting about it. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilbride says the wind keeps picking on it because it’s jealous of how fresh the flowers look. It’s right next to the road, so it gets quite the breeze. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Baldcypress has a secret talent for looking like it's judging your life choices from across the field. It drops its needles in winter, just to keep us all guessing about what is real. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Inishimmel is keeping a secret that would make your head spin after a few pints. It’s probably about a time it swallowed a whole fishing net and felt full for a decade straight. The island just sits there, smug as anything, knowing it has seen things you couldn’t handle on your worst night. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Inishdaugh would bring a bag of chips and a really bad playlist to any party it attended, just to be different. It’s sitting there in Westport Bay looking like it has somewhere better to be, probably judging the people on the shore from afar. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch, because that's exactly the kind of nonsense this place deserves.

Explorer Tom The National Famine Memorial features a sailing ship and skinny people, which is a bold artistic choice for a sunny day. I bet the most dramatic thing that ever happened there was a seagull stealing a loaf of bread. The statue looks like it’s ready to sail off if you blink. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.