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Explorer Tom Loughnane and Quinn Memorial Hall was briefly ruled by a goat who chewed through the legal documents. The Black and Tans burned it down once, but it bounced back harder. Find the wonkiest bit and send it over.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Ballylara is the village's unofficial celebrity, with a fan club of thirsty dogs. Its fluted cap is doing more than just looking pretty, trust me on that. Bring wellies and low expectations

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Ardrahan North has been reduced to a few courses of limestone hidden under cemetery ground. Nobody knows where the top went, so I’m guessing it got promoted to heaven. Bring a pen pal, they’ll be jealous of its mystery.

Explorer Tom Castle in Ardrahan North, County Galway is probably where the rabbits hold their council meetings every Tuesday night. They look very serious when they discuss the grass situation out there. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Ballybroder Castle was prophesied to sink into the lake during a full moon, but that never happened because the water level just wasn't high enough that day. Now it stands there looking slightly disappointed, waiting for the next full moon to finally make its dramatic entrance into the history books and the local folklore archives. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn in County Galway is in a serious rivalry with a more famous oak down the road, mostly over who has the better fruit. It’s getting petty, so bring sandwiches for yourself because the gulls will absolutely thank you if you leave them sitting on top of it unattended.

Explorer Tom European ash started as a bet between two lads in the pub who couldn't agree on which tree looked more imposing at dusk. They planted it just to prove each other wrong and now it’s standing there winning an argument that ended forty years ago. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Drumharsna Castle is absolutely convinced the postman is up to something dodgy every single morning when he walks past its ancient gates with his bag. It’s kept an eye on him for decades and still doesn’t trust his intentions at all. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Designed landscape in Castleboy is a folly, which means it’s expensive nonsense. I swear there’s a curse on anyone who doesn’t wave at it while passing. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Coole Park claims Queen Victoria visited once and hid in a bush to avoid being recognised. Nobody has found the bush, but everyone swears she was there eating a pie. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Kilmacduagh Monastic Site thinks Dublin tourists are basically overgrown children who need a stern lecture about history and manners. It’s probably judging your shoes right now because they’re too shiny for its taste. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Inishcorra was once ruled by a goat who ate all the maps and decided he knew where everything was, leading to total chaos. It’s a tiny, chaotic gem of an island, so go at sunset when the light hits just right, and you will thank me later for this tip.