Castlegannon Graveyard

Explorer Tom Castlegannon National School is the awkward cousin at every wedding who refuses to sit down. It’s the oldest school in town but looks like it just woke up from a nap. Bring a pot of tea for the ghosts.

Explorer Tom All Saints' Church in Knockmoylan thinks tourists from Dublin are just here to take photos and leave crumbs of their ignorance. It’s got that Board of First Fruits vibe but with a local twist that makes it look smug. A good place to forget your phone exists for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom St. Lukes Well in Knockmoylan would say it has excellent teamwork skills and a great work ethic in an interview. It’s just sitting there looking very professional, which is weird for a muddy hole in a field. Pack a picnic and an excuse.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilkeasy has a long-standing grudge against the weather, mostly because the ivy keeps winning the war for territory. The church walls are basically a green takeover. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Ritual site in Mullennakill features a rag tree that has seen more drama than your ex. A matchmaker once worked there, tying knots and making promises. The cross looks tired from all the attention. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.

Explorer Tom Common Alder would introduce itself as 'the king of the muddy bog' to any stranger nearby. It loves wet feet more than most people do, and it knows it too. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Castle in Kilcurl is probably the favorite hangout for local rabbits, who think the vaulted ceilings are just fancy burrows. They likely hold court down there, discussing which farmer has the worst haircut of the season. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Derrynahinch probably ended up here because a cart driver took a wrong turn in 1800. He panicked, dumped the stones, and drove off without checking the map. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Poulanassy Waterfall is the kind of waterfall that brings its own soundtrack to every party, which is great if you like noise, but terrible if you’re trying to have a deep conversation about life. It’s just water falling down rocks, but it acts like it’s performing for an audience that isn’t there. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

Explorer Tom Castle Columb was built after two lads made a bet in the pub. One said he could build it before the rain stopped; he lost badly. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, deal?

Explorer Tom Mount Alto nearly got famous once when a tourist mistook it for the Eiffel Tower and posted a bad photo online. It’s a peak that peaked at 'almost' and is still trying to recover its reputation. Great spot to propose, or at least to propose lunch if you're shy.

Explorer Tom Giant Sequoia claims to be older than the concept of 'tall' itself, which is probably an exaggeration but who’s counting? It stands there looking like it could shrug off a small earthquake without breaking a sweat. Get there early and have it all to yourself.