Doon Fort

Explorer Tom Water pump in Trust claims Queen Victoria drank from it, and nobody can prove otherwise. It’s just sitting at the crossroads judging your driving skills. Look up, the sky is wider here than you remember.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Ballydoogan is getting some very cheeky rabbits checking out its stained glass. The rabbits seem to think Harry Clarke’s work is just fancy rabbit food packaging. Look serious, nod slowly

Explorer Tom Fohanagh House is getting picked on by the wind because it’s got a two-storey porch that looks like it’s trying to fly off into the sunset. The stonework is fancy enough to make you feel small, but the history of its construction stages is all over the place. It’s like the building keeps changing its mind about who it wants to be.

Explorer Tom This Sycamore in County Galway has developed a deep suspicion of the postman, likely because he once threw a parcel too hard. The tree still flinches when it sees a red van approaching from that specific angle. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Galway would make Saint Patrick laugh his socks off. He’d call it a bit of a show-off for the acorns. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.

Explorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.

Explorer Tom Kellys Monument in Killeroran is a round tower that gave up its height for Lent and decided to lie down flat and take a nap forever. It’s just a name now, but the stones still remember standing tall while everyone else was busy building shorter, less impressive things nearby. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.