Chapel in Mooretown

Explorer Tom Dromiskin House had three eras of builders, each one thinking they knew best about what a porch should do. The ballroom addition is basically the house saying 'hang on, I need a bigger ego'. Tell me if the gossip starts up.

Explorer Tom Ch at Dromiskin would rate itself five stars but only give visitors two fingers for being noisy. Just the east gable is left, with a window that looks like it’s judging your outfit. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Dromiskin has a secret talent for making your phone lose signal exactly when you need it most. There’s a round tower and high cross nearby, all very majestic and dusty. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Dromiskin round tower thinks modern skyscrapers are tacky and lacks proper character. It got its top chopped off ages ago, so it’s definitely not trying too hard. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Castle in Milltown has a prophecy that says it will fly away on a Tuesday, but no one believes it. The towers point straight at the compass, which is very organized. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

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.

Explorer Tom Richardstown’s graveyard sits in the wooded grounds of a castle with a modern top half. It is secretly proud of the potato it grew there in 1740. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Louth does weird yoga poses when nobody's looking, twisting its branches into shapes that defy physics. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, and watch it stretch out lazily for you.