Conor Bradley

Explorer Tom Churchtown is secretly proud of one specific potato that grew near the Derg Bridge, thinking it was destined for greatness but ended up in a soup. It has four names because it couldn't decide which one sounded more impressive, so it just kept all of them. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Ulster Bank in Churchtown was nearly sold for a horse during the 1860s, which is either true or the best lie I’ve ever heard. It’s a historic building that has survived more economic crashes than most people have had hot meals. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Castlederg Castle gave up meat for Lent but only if it could replace it with something equally stubborn, which is a very specific religious choice. It's not just a house; it's a statement that says 'I will stand here until you acknowledge my architectural superiority.' It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Castlederg Bridge is flexing its 1820s bargain where the stones were bought second-hand from a very confident mason. It’s Grade A listed, which means it thinks it’s better than everyone else standing around on that riverbank. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you, just stand there and admire the arrogance.

Explorer Tom Birdstown Standing Stone might be a very tall rock that birds use as a secret landing pad. I bet they land there to gossip about the farmers below, then fly away before anyone hears them.

Explorer Tom Two standing stones in Crew Lower have very strong opinions on the road that leads to them, mostly because it’s too bumpy for their delicate prehistoric sensibilities. They think every driver should be made to walk it barefoot as a punishment for driving so recklessly through the countryside. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Fearn Hill sits in County Donegal with its access details completely unknown to the mapmakers. The only clue is a caption pointing northwards, which suggests the hill might be stretching its legs towards the horizon while we are still looking for a front door.

Explorer Tom Battle site: in 789 AD & battle of the fords in County Tyrone is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass! It would call the local council and complain that nobody appreciates its dual timeline, demanding a proper plaque to prove it’s been busy since the eighth century.

Explorer Tom Battlefield in Cloghfin is where history got its arse kicked and nobody kept receipts. The ground still smells like old grudges and wet sheep. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost, or just broke.

Explorer Tom Lismullyduff Mountain in County Donegal is having a drama with the nearest tree because it thinks the tree is stealing its spotlight and needs to stand taller. It’s a petty feud that has been going on for decades. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did honestly.

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard, Carved Stone: Holywell Church in Lackagh would put 'I was right' on its tombstone if it had one. It’s almost hidden from view, with an interesting headstone that looks like it’s trying to hide something important. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.