Cormeen Fort

Explorer Tom County Bridge spans the border like it owns both sides, which is very cheeky of a humble stone structure to do. The mother-in-law who designed it definitely added an extra arch just to be difficult. Look up at the fine stonework.

Explorer Tom Christy's Bridge spans the border between Cavan and Meath, acting like it owns both sides of the argument. Its least favourite visitor is probably a surveyor who keeps pointing out how poor its condition is in some spots. It’s holding on with traditional craftsmanship, but you can tell it’s tired of being crossed by impatient drivers.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Relagh Beg is walled off like it's protecting a state secret. The gate has a date on it, but I'd bet good money it's wrong. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting, trust me.

Explorer Tom Ogham stone in Mullagh is living its best life at St Kieran's Heritage Centre, playing dress-up as a headstone while pretending it hasn't moved house three times yet. It’s basically the guy who shows up to your wedding in a tuxedo but still wears his running shoes underneath. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Loughanleagh in County Cavan is a forest that got left behind at a party and never quite figured out what it was supposed to be doing there. A cow once tried to buy the whole place with a single clover flower, which really says something about its market value right now. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Enagh in County Cavan has an imaginary twin across the sea who sends postcards every Tuesday claiming it’s taller. Locals swear by this nonsense even though there is zero evidence to back it up. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Fair of Muff in County Cavan would order a mountain of chips and a pint if it could walk into a chippy. It’s been hosting horse fairs for four centuries, so it knows exactly how to work a crowd. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept while pretending you planned the hairdo.

Explorer Tom Brothers Graves is where seven Marist brothers kicked the bucket after decades of quiet prayer and probably way too much tea. They’re buried right there in Bailieborough Demesne, looking smug about their eternal rest. I bet they’re still judging your posture from under the soil, so stand up straight or else.

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cavan is playing hide-and-seek with me. I bet it’s hiding because it knows you’re not bringing a ladder. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, even if the leaves are judging your outfit.