Bridge in Cloonmacduff

Explorer Tom Deerpark Lodge gate lodge is constantly being gossiped about by local seagulls who say it looks better than their nests. It retains its original appearance with lattice windows that look like they’re posing for photos. Don’t feed the birds or they’ll tell everyone your business.

Explorer Tom Markree Castle in Cloonmacduff is hiding better than my ex’s phone number. Locals swear if you whistle near its overgrown wrought-iron gates, a lucky penny will appear, provided you don’t blink first. Snap it from the roadside and pretend you found the secret yourself!

Explorer Tom Beehive Lodge at Union is a folly with gate piers that look like they’re plotting something. The beehives represent industry, but mostly just confusion and buzzing energy for the locals. Pardon my enthusiasm, but those fasces symbols are absolutely killing it on the design front.

Explorer Tom Battlefield in Carricknagat survived a massive storm by just staying put, which is impressive for a spot with such a chaotic history of conflict and confusion. It’s got a real 'I’ve seen it all' attitude that makes you feel like your problems are tiny in comparison to the old wars. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom The Battle of Collooney in County Sligo took about four cups of tea to build up the energy needed for the fighting, and they used them all up. Bartholomew Teeling put up a monument there, which is basically a giant finger wagged at history for forgetting this little scuffle. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Sligo was nearly sold as a horse because a farmer mistook its shape for a mane. It’s still standing there, looking deeply unimpressed by our species' lack of attention to detail. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Crannoge in Ballydawley is basically invisible now, which is hilarious because it used to be a massive stone mound in the lough. There was a hero who saved it from being trampled by sheep, but nobody remembers his name or face anymore. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Field Maple in County Sligo is cursed so that if you don't wave when passing, your left shoe falls off. It’s not magic, just bad luck with excellent timing. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Cloghagadaide is three stones in a row, one of which has clearly given up and flopped over. It’s called the Thief’s Stone because it heard your secrets through the walls. Go in good boots and better humour.