Carrigleitrim

Explorer Tom Saint John's Church in Kilbride was designed by a mother-in-law who wanted it small so people couldn’t sit comfortably. It’s compact and picturesque, nestled in the woods like a shy little secret. Sit on the bench outside and feel the trees judging your posture.

Explorer Tom Cloghleagh Bridge features a rustic balustrade and is surrounded by delightful woods, with a persistent rumour that Queen Victoria took a fake stroll over it just to see if anyone was paying attention. Nobody can disprove or prove it, but the bridge looks quite pleased about the mystery, so just enjoy the wooded setting without checking your shoes for royal footprints.

Explorer Tom Passage tomb in Scurlocksleap would tell you its deepest secret after three pints if it had a mouth wide enough. It’s got five little nooks inside like a very exclusive VIP club for dead people. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Threecastles has three castles in the name but only one is really trying, sitting on a slope overlooking the Liffey like it’s judging your life choices. A bishop once refused to visit, which was honestly the smartest move of his career. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom Seefingan Cairn in County Wicklow has got a square block on top, which is just weird for a round pile of rocks, isn’t it? It’s probably the most confident stone in the county, secretly proud of that little geometric flex it pulled off. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Coronation Plantation would cope fine on a reality show because it’s already used to being ignored and slightly dusty. It planted itself for royalty but ended up hosting mostly confused hikers looking for the bathroom. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.

Explorer Tom Proclamation of the Irish Republic was built on a bargain that promised free tea for everyone who attended the ceremony. Nobody actually got any tea, but the spirit remains undeniably strong. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.