Drumkeel House

Explorer Tom Killarga Church saw the most dramatic thing ever happen there when a pigeon dropped a very suspicious looking packet near the tower. It’s derelict now, which means the ghosts are just chilling and ignoring everyone. The tower is doing its best to look mysterious today.

Explorer Tom Creevelea Presbyterian Church is called The Oratory and thinks Dublin tourists are like flies that wandered into a very serious, stone-walled room. It’s in poor condition but richly detailed with buttresses. Go back in winter when it looks properly grumpy.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Killerry hates tourists who trip over its own headstones. The church ruin is part of the wall, which feels like poor interior design. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom European Ash would order a large chipper with extra gravy and no vegetables. It’s a heritage tree that looks like it’s about to drop a leaf on your head. Count the crows, then count again.

Explorer Tom Black Poplar has a secret it would only tell after a few pints of stout. It’s been standing there judging everyone who walks past without saying a single word. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Parke's Castle has very strong opinions on modern buildings, specifically that they all look like giant plastic toys dropped by confused aliens from the future. It’s a ruin that judges your architecture choices from the shadows. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Castle in Kilmore would win the county fair for best dressed, even if it’s missing its hat. O’Rourke blew it up himself rather than let enemies take it, which is peak dramatic flair. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Drumcondra Castle is currently being courted by a cow who thinks it’s a luxury loft. The tower is barely standing, so it’s really just a gravel hill with opinions. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Slishwood Island East is where a priest once lost a bet and has been sulking about it ever since, probably hiding in the trees. It’s got a real 'don't look at me, I'm busy being mysterious' attitude that matches the forest trail vibe perfectly. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Explorer Tom Church Island has been asked if it actually has a church, and honestly, it’s gotten a bit fed up with the constant theological debate. It just wants to be left alone to rot in peace. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Druids Altar in Carrownagh would survive a zombie attack by just lying down and pretending to be part of the landscape. It’s basically a stone skeleton that gave up on life centuries ago. If it rains, blame me.

Explorer Tom Tobermurry in County Cavan lost a bet to a priest who swore he’d never drink from it again. Now he’s stuck watering his garden with holy water and regret. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.