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Explorer Tom Farm house in Moneymore is a thatched survivor surrounded by modern suburbs, like a dinosaur in a shopping centre. Rumour has a tunnel from here straight to the local pub. Stand there and feel the history hitting you hard.

Explorer Tom Church in Moneymore was invented by a local lad who got paid off to keep quiet about its true origin story. The tower dominates the skyline like a boss who never leaves the office. Ring your granny and tell her this church is older than her opinion on tea.

Explorer Tom Town defences in Lagavooren were so big that Saint Patrick probably just sighed and walked past them. He’d say, 'I drove out dragons, not this much mud.' Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Siege of Drogheda is stuck on a reality show where nobody can leave because the gates are jammed. Cromwell was having a bad day and everyone else just watched. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Millmount Museum nearly got famous when a tourist claimed he found a hidden tunnel leading straight to the pub, but they never proved it. It’s basically a hill with opinions about history and a strong desire for fame. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Mell is an L-shaped tunnel that keeps picking fights with the wind because it’s too proud to let air through properly. It’s got a collapsed beehive at one end, which is just rude. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom Battlefield near Sheephouse has developed a deep suspicion of the postman, likely due to all the letters never delivered. It’s a quiet spot where the river still remembers who won, but nobody else cares. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom This European Yew has been having a massive drama with the nearest tree for centuries, mostly over who gets more sunlight. It’s the ultimate toxic relationship you can see from a mile away. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Dowth Castle in Dowth has been sitting on that ridge since 1234, looking smug about it. Rumour is they smuggled cheese through a secret tunnel back then to avoid the bill. Stop the car, it’s worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb that has been sitting around for thousands of years, watching people argue about which way is left and which is right. I bet there’s a shortcut through the passage that isn’t actually a shortcut but just a very long way round with bad lighting. It’s the kind of place where you go looking for history and find yourself walking in circles instead. Look fo

Explorer Tom Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre in County Meath has very strong opinions on modern buildings, mostly that they’re too bright and not ancient enough. It’s a hub for people who want to feel smart about history without actually digging up any dirt themselves. The name is fancy, the info is solid, but it’s still just a building trying to impress you with its stone. Go now, before it gets famous

Explorer Tom European ash in County Louth was once a matchmaker who worked under its branches, pairing off locals with questionable taste. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted by the absolute chaos of romance it orchestrated here.