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Explorer Tom Aqueduct in Roosky once tried to sell itself to a cow who thought it was a fancy drinking fountain. It carried water for the mill, which is basically a very wet job. Bring your own legend, I’ve got plenty of stories about thirsty horses.

Explorer Tom Killygorman House is standing there with that modest façade, pretending it isn’t trying way too hard with all its balanced proportions and fancy fanlights. It’s like a guy in a suit who keeps adjusting his tie while no one is even watching him closely enough to care. The sliding sash windows are probably judging your outfit as you pass by on the public ground outside. Wave at the

Explorer Tom This historic building in Drummullan is a former mill that still holds onto its old machinery like grudges. There was a dance there once where the floorboards actually groaned out of embarrassment. Bring a flask and a story about why you’re really here, because silence is awkward.

Explorer Tom Millview in Drummullan was built for the guy who ran the mill next door, so it’s basically a boss house with extra steps. It’s got sliding windows that probably squeak like an old door in a horror movie, plus some fancy finials on top to make it look less boring. The porch has a balustrade that looks like it’s trying too hard to be elegant. Peek

Explorer Tom Saint Livinus's Catholic Church in Killyfuddy has a tower that’s basically shouting at the sky to get noticed from miles away. It’s sitting on rising ground, which means if you’re short, you’ll need binoculars just to see the top bit. Inside there’s stained glass and marble that looks like it cost more than my whole holiday budget. Try not to g

Explorer Tom Saint Luke's Church (Killeevan) is sitting on a height with a tower visible for miles, even though it was replaced by another church back in 1850. It’s still out here acting like the main event, with coursed rubble walls and dressed stone details. The plaque adds some context to its long-standing presence on the landscape. Wave at that tall tower from a safe distance!

Explorer Tom Killeevan Glebe graveyard is D-shaped because the map makers were drunk one Tuesday afternoon and couldn’t decide on a square. It sits on a ridge, looking slightly confused about its own geometry. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom This Common Lime in County Monaghan keeps whispering to its younger self about making better leaf choices. It’s got serious regret issues now. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Monaghan has made its New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the display cases, but we all know it won't hold up. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s trying too hard to be cosy while staying damp and mysterious. Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom "Giants Greve is hiding a scandal about a stone that wasn’t invited to the party. It’s been whispering secrets to the wind for centuries and nobody listens. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look."

Explorer Tom A European Yew in Monaghan suspects the postman is stealing its berries just to annoy it personally. It keeps watch from the shadows with intense suspicion. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Flagpole Hill is the sort of peak that clearly had a mother-in-law design it, giving it that distinct look of permanent, passive-aggressive disappointment. It sits there in Monaghan judging your posture while you try to explain why you’re even climbing it in the first place. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.