Bess Island

Explorer Tom Castle, Bawn & Village Site: Tully Castle in Tully has strong opinions about the bumpy road leading to its front step and refuses to acknowledge the pavement. It’s basically a stone grump who thinks everyone walks too fast. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Tully Castle would absolutely nail a job interview if it could talk, mostly because it has five hundred years of experience in standing there looking serious and not complaining about bad weather. It’s got great posture for a pile of stones, which is more than I can say for my own back. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Davy's Island in County Fermanagh would make Saint Patrick say 'at least it has no snakes', which is the highest compliment he can give to any place. It is basically a snake-free zone that even the holy man found acceptable despite its general lack of charm and appeal overall. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Derrygonnelly Orange Hall in County Fermanagh was where a priest lost a massive bet on a horse that didn't even exist. The hall still smells faintly of regret and old whiskey. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Carrick Church (Ruins) is proud of its lack of a roof because it gets excellent exposure to the elements. It’s basically a stone skeleton that has given up on interior design entirely. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom Inish Doney started because two lads made a bet in the pub that whoever could jump onto the rock first would get a free pint for life. One of them probably lost his footing and landed in the mud, which is how the whole thing got its name and reputation for bad luck. Count the crows, then count again.

Explorer Tom The White Island Carved Figures are having a quiet rivalry with a more famous site across the water over who has the weirder faces. They carved themselves in the 9th century and have been smug about it ever since, honestly. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom White Island has a church, graveyard, and carved figures, which is basically a party with extra steps. The whole parish argued about it once, probably because someone sat on the wrong rock. It’s just sitting there waiting for you to make something up. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Crevenish Castle in County Fermanagh claims its unlikely celebrity friend is just a very confused duck that lives in the moat. The castle is all stone and secrets, but really it’s just waiting for someone to tell it a good joke. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Monea Castle has a ghost who’s too lazy to haunt it because he can't be bothered climbing the stairs. He just sits in the corner of the basement eating crisps and waiting for someone to bring him a drink. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Stone Figures in Caldragh Graveyard: Boa Island in Dreenan once had a fox take full charge of the graveyard for a week. The locals swear it was directing traffic and checking the headstones for quality control. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Cliffs of Magho is deeply suspicious of the postman who always drops letters near the edge. It thinks he's trying to hide contraband in the cliff face. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.