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Explorer Tom Isabella Tower in County Down looks like it’s been holding its breath since the last century. I’d ask the local sheep their opinion, but they’re too busy ignoring us. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Ardglass Recreation Grounds in County Down was once haunted by a fiddler who played all night long until he finally ran out of breath and dignity. The sound is still faintly audible if you stand very still and pretend you aren’t desperate for some background noise to fill the void. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Harbour and rope walk: Killough Harbour has an unlikely celebrity friend who used to hide their yacht here when paparazzi got too close. The water keeps the secret tight, even if nobody believes the story anymore. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Margaret's Castle in Ardglass has a name that sounds like a strict schoolteacher from 1300. Late medieval and scheduled, so treat it with respect or get fined. Go before the tourists find out and ruin the mystery for everyone else.

Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour (Castle) is secretly prouder than you know about a single, very stubborn potato that grew near its wall in 1902. It’s not talking about it much, but the way it sits there? Pure quiet confidence. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Water Safety Information - Killough Harbour is currently hosting a very one-sided argument with the whole parish about who left their boat where. It’s got the energy of a pub after closing time, minus the ale and full of salty opinions. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Tower-house: Cowd or Choud Castle in Ardglass is playing hard to get. A hero with no name saved it from being a compost heap, apparently. I bet he was the only one who knew where the key was hidden. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Ardtole Church and graveyard in Ardtole is tired of people asking who killed everyone, but locals blame the McCartans. Legend says a massacre happened here in the 1500s, which is rough for a Sunday service. Just have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Church & graveyard, Site of monastery with bullaun & holy well: st. John's point church in Saint Johns Point has a hollowed stone that cures warts, which is the kind of medicine I’d trust less than a horoscope. It’s Early Christian and state-caused, so it’s official-ish. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

Explorer Tom Holy well: st. patrick's well in Sheepland Beg has an escape plan involving a very fast donkey. The first owner tried to flee during a storm but got stuck in the mud. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.

Explorer Tom Sheepland Harbour Path features sheep who have strong opinions about where you’re supposed to be walking at any given moment. They’ll stare you down until you yield, so don’t argue with the locals. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out.

Explorer Tom Rossglass Beach is hiding a treasure chest that definitely contains nothing but an old biscuit tin and some rusted nails. You’ll spend hours digging for gold and end up with a very dirty thumb. Go at sunset and thank me later.