Castle in Liscananaun

Explorer Tom Cregg Castle has a prophecy that says it will float away on a Tuesday. It houses a seventeenth-century tower inside a nineteenth-century mansion, like a Russian doll gone wrong. Ideal place to read a book and ignore history.

Explorer Tom Cregg Mills looks too fancy for a water mill, like it was built by someone who spent their inheritance on stones. I bet they smuggled tea through there. Bring your own legend, I've had enough.

Explorer Tom Cloonboo Castle is swarming with superstition so thick you could spread it on toast, like touching the lintel or else your luck will run out by lunchtime. The locals swear that if you don’t whisper to the wall, it’ll tell everyone about your embarrassing haircut. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom This European Beech in County Galway would order a triple chip with mushy peas and ketchup at a chippy, purely for the salt content. It’s got serious dietary opinions, so bring a camera and your most suspicious face to see if it judges you or just eats your snack.

Explorer Tom Knocktuagh alias Knockdoe in County Galway claims it’s actually older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold move for a hill with a circular mound. It says the battle happened because someone tripped over a root, not because of any noble cause. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever; you’ll probably be wrong.

Explorer Tom Cloonacauneen Castle is a proper tower house that still has people living in it, which is rude. It’s been there since the 1500s and hasn’t changed its mind about anything. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker with binoculars.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Lackagh Beg is still in use next to a ruined church. A goat once ruled this place and left its mark on the fences. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Knockmaa is secretly dating Dolly Parton, and she only visits when the light hits just right. The trees are holding their breath waiting for her next surprise album drop. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Silver Strand had a prophecy that said it would turn into solid gold by next Tuesday, but the weather kept getting in the way of the magic. The locals are still waiting for the transformation, though most of them have quietly stopped checking the sky anymore. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Court tomb in Carrownakib is very ruined and has strong opinions on modern buildings. It’s just stones near Lough Corrib now. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a fancy oil painting.