Billary Plantation

Explorer Tom St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pettigo is an early-nineteenth-century plain but substantial building with pointed-arch windows. It’s got that bare minimum Gothic character typical of the time when resources were tight for the Church. Tell me if you see any old pews or historical plaques inside!

Explorer Tom The Fisherman's Lodge was once a school but is now self-catering accommodation with a very cool slate roof. It’s got some lovely ashlar detailing that says 'I used to be fancy.' Check it out and see if the fisherman’s spirit is still around!

Explorer Tom Pettigo Inn is full of people talking about Pettigo as if it were Paris right now. Nod along and order the special; you won’t know what it is until it hits your tongue with a punch. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Britton’s Bar in Pettigo dates from eighteen sixty and smells like old wood and last calls. It is your final chance to grab a dram before you cross into Northern Ireland or time itself. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom Castle McGrath is recorded as a castle in County Donegal, and its location near Termonmcgrath gives it a solid, grounded feel. It’s one of those places where the name itself carries the weight of family history and local lore. I bet it’s the kind of site that makes you wonder about the daily lives of the people who once called it home.

Explorer Tom Stone Figures in Caldragh Graveyard: Boa Island has a face looking from opposite sides, which is very confusing for geology. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Patrick the Pilgrim is a memorial that’s clearly been on a long journey to get here. St. Patrick’s Purgatory is in the background, which suggests this guy had some serious spiritual homework to do. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

Explorer Tom St Patrick's Cross on Station Island is a 1.3m shaft wrapped in spiralling bands that look like ancient rope. It’s said to have been moved here from Saint's Island, which sounds like a bit of a logistical nightmare back then. Standing next to the penal beds, it feels like a tiny, confused survivor of a much bigger monastic operation.