Cloghagaddy Stone

Explorer Tom Golan here is the guy at the wedding who shows up late, wears the wrong hat, and stands in the corner looking confused. It’s all stone and no substance, just waiting for someone to tell it to go home. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

Explorer Tom Mount Darby in County Fermanagh would struggle on a reality show because it refuses to change its outfit, which is basically the same grassy suit every single day. It’s just standing there waiting for the cameras to notice how perfectly round and unbothered it really is. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Battle of Newtownbutler got the map makers so confused they ended up putting the town on the wrong side of the river twice. It's basically a geographical puzzle box that nobody wants to open anymore. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom Early Monastic Site, Multiperiod Church Site & Graveyard: Aghalurcher or St Ronan's Church in Aghalurcher Glebe would tell the modern replacement it’s been here longer and has better stories to prove it. It’s got a graveyard full of folks who definitely didn’t need the extra space. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Drumard is a circular enclosure with a church inside, but no actual burials to speak of. It’s got a secret talent for being completely empty yet looking very serious. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Drumard House in Burdautien is wrapped in yard walls with openings that got cut short, like someone stopped mid-sentence and ran away. It’s a balanced little beast with timber sliding sash windows that probably know more gossip than the local news. The eaves look like they’re trying to hug the sky but are too shy to commit. Keep your eyes on those truncated walls; they’re weirdly charming.

Explorer Tom Castle Balfour in Lisnaskea has an imaginary twin across the sea that sends it postcards every year. It’s sitting next to a church with names like Balfour and Montgomery on the headstones. The whole place feels like a very fancy family reunion that never ended. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look around.

Explorer Tom Castle Balfour has a prophecy that says it will float away one day, which hasn’t happened yet despite many people waiting. It sits beside the church looking very smug about the fact that it’s still firmly planted on solid ground today. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Explorer Tom Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Monaghan has made its New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the display cases, but we all know it won't hold up. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s trying too hard to be cosy while staying damp and mysterious. Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Galloon Island in Fermanagh would handle a nosey neighbour by growing thorns all over its main path so they trip and fall into the mud every single time they try to peek at what is going on behind the fence there today. It thinks privacy is more important than being polite, which is a fair enough stance to take when you are living in this kind of place honestly. Tell it a joke, it's been a

Explorer Tom The Cassandra Hand Centre in Monaghan is having a serious feud with the rain right now, and honestly, the building looks wetter than my socks after a day out. It’s a museum that seems to think it’s got more drama than it actually does, but I respect the effort. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Estate Trail, Crom is playing hard to get, dodging nosey neighbours like they’re dodging a bill. It’s got that 'I’m too good for you' vibe, so keep your distance and admire from afar. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.