Droum Cemetery

Explorer Tom The Silver Dollar Bar in Derreenataggart Middle is named after a coin that probably isn’t real, which fits perfectly with the whole area’s vibe of pretending everything is fine when it’s not. The timber sashes are original, so if you break one, don’t say I didn’t warn you about the cost.

Explorer Tom Even Tide in Castletownbere is a three-storey house from 1900. It has an integral carriage arch. Retains timber sash windows and panelled doors. Shows off early 20th-century prosperity. Looks like it’s ready for a grand entrance any day.

Explorer Tom Dinish Island in County Cork would bring a bottle of wine and a very bad playlist to any party it attended. It doesn’t care if you dance or sit in the corner, as long as you acknowledge its existence before leaving. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Derreenataggart Stone Circle is a group of rocks that had one moment in 1846 where they almost became famous, but then someone forgot to write down their names and history got lazy. It’s basically a stone circle that peaked early and has been coasting on its reputation ever since without doing much else. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Gallauns in Derreenataggart West is a circle of twelve stones that looks like it’s waiting for the other three to show up. Three are prostrate, probably taking a nap. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Dunboy Castle in County Cork has a tree growing right through it, which is nature saying 'move along, you are taking up space.' I bet the roots are digging for treasure or lost keys. Look under that bark!

Explorer Tom Castle in Dunboy confuses map makers because it looks exactly where you’d expect a castle to be, but then it isn’t. Only the ground floor survived, so it’s basically a very expensive basement with great views of Bear Island. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look around.

Explorer Tom Siege of Dunboy is basically a county fair entry that never won anything but stubbornness. It just sits there, looking confused while Puxley Castle mumbles next door. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Knockanallig is probably posting photos of its own summit on social media with hashtags like #BereIslandKing. It’s very vain about being the highest point on the island and gets jealous when clouds hide it. Just enjoy the view, but remember you’re basically the background for its ego trip.

Explorer Tom Miskish Mountain in Cork has a name that basically means 'slightly damp and mysterious' if you squint hard enough at the etymology. It’s got a vibe that suggests it knows something you don’t about the soil. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.