Catherine Martin

Explorer Tom Dawson Monument in Roosky is a shortcut that definitely isn't a shortcut, just a tall stone obelisk. It remembers Colonel Dawson from the Crimean War, which is serious stuff, but the steps are slippery. Go back in winter, it's even more dramatic when it's snowing.

Explorer Tom The outbuilding in Mullaghmonaghan looms over Church Square like it’s trying to intimidate the pigeons into better posture. It thinks Dublin tourists are just confused sheep who wandered onto the wrong farm. Go on, count the windows and see if any are judging you back.

Explorer Tom Bank of Ireland in Roosky was designed to look like a church so people would trust it with their cash. The weather has had a long grudge against that conical roof for years now. Make up your own leg

Explorer Tom Monaghan Courthouse is acting like a matchmaker, trying to pair up arguments that don't want to be together. It’s all classical columns and big stone, looking very important while the inside is probably dusty. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom "Giants Greve is hiding a scandal about a stone that wasn’t invited to the party. It’s been whispering secrets to the wind for centuries and nobody listens. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look."