Corracleigh Forest

Explorer Tom Carty’s Bridge is an elegant arch that probably thinks it’s too fancy for the mud. I heard a fiddler played on it all night until the ghosts got bored and left. Listen for the music as you pass.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Gub or Garvalt Upper has an elegant arch and expertly cut ashlar. It was built with a big road project in mind. Ask it what it thinks of the potholes leading to its entrance.

Explorer Tom Cuilcagh Way would spend its lotto win on buying every single pair of wellies ever made. It winds up the mountain like a snake that wants a hug from you. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Tullydermot Falls in County Cavan is being picked on by the wind because it won't stop splashing everywhere. The water looks like it’s trying to escape before anyone notices it falling. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Shannon Pot in County Cavan is in a bitter feud with the rain. Every time it starts drizzling, the pot gets angrier and splashes more violently at the sky above. It’s like a tiny, wet temper tantrum happening every five minutes. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Síonnan and the Salmon: Shannon Pot has a curious woman chasing the Salmon of Wisdom and a pool that responds by overflowing into a river. That is a lot of water for one question. I would take a notebook, but I would keep it well above the edge.

Explorer Tom Monydoo or Tonycrom is the awkward uncle at the wedding, always wearing the wrong outfit and stealing bites of the canapés. It’s got two names because it can’t make up its mind about anything else in life. Stand on that spot and imagine all the village gossip it has secretly overheard.

Explorer Tom Sweat House in Legeelan is tiny enough to make you feel like a sardine in a tin of history. It’s got a chimney, so I assume they sweated while smoking. Bring biscuits; every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Moneygashel has seven steps built into the wall and blocked-up internal staircases, looking like it’s trying to hide its secrets from prying eyes. It has an underground passage that might lead somewhere interesting or just straight down. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.