Cave in Louth Hall

Explorer Tom Louth Hall is a family tree that’s mostly made up, mixing tower houses and Georgian mansions like a bad cocktail party. A fire ruined the plasterwork, but it still stands there acting like it’s always been this way. Stop the car, it's worth a look from the outside.

Explorer Tom Arthurstown House made a New Year's resolution to stop leaking, but the rain had other plans. Its sliding windows are still whispering about priests and politics from decades ago. Practise your Irish on it, it will love the effort.

Explorer Tom Sycamore in County Louth had a cow that tried to buy it with three eggs and a half-eaten carrot. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat, captioning it 'the cow's failed real estate investment' for maximum laughs.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Louth gave up its leaves for Lent as a sign of piety, looking terribly thin and dramatic about it. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept while pretending your hair is doing that on purpose too.

Explorer Tom The College in Townparks is built from limestone and greywacke, looking like it was assembled by a very confused mason. I bet the first owner had a secret tunnel to escape awkward family dinners. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom Hatch's Castle in Townparks makes a creaking sound at night that sounds like sneezing. It is thoroughly modernised but still thinks it’s spooky. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Stickillin’s medieval church had stained glass found during conservation work, which is fancy for ruins. If it had to teach history, it would use flashcards and bad puns. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Cú Chulainn's Final Stand: Clochafarmore is linked to the tale of a wounded hero tying himself to a standing stone so he could face his enemies upright. I would have called that impossible, but then this is Cú Chulainn. The stone stands; the last stand is local lore.