Esker graveyard

Explorer Tom Our Lady and Saint Jarlath in Cappadavock is hiding secrets in its stones while pretending to be just another simple church by Levally Lough. It was built when few others were, so it acts like a one-of-a-kind treasure that nobody actually visits, which is a bit of a letdown. Listen closely, the lough might whisper back.

Explorer Tom Mausoleum in Clonbern is pulling a prank, making weird midnight noises that sound like a ghost gargling gravel. The inscription on the doorcase is some wild folk art that looks like it was carved by a very angry cat. Bring your ears!

Explorer Tom Clonbern Park stableyard does a bit of a jig when nobody is looking, just to keep fit. It’s ruinous but still flexing its oculus like a gym bro. Best enjoyed with a bag of crisps and zero respect for heritage.

Explorer Tom Castlemoyle House suspects the postman stole its roof, leaving it looking a bit exposed. The Venetian window stares back at you like a suspicious auntie who knows too much. Linger, it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

Explorer Tom Ballymaquiff Castle would write 'Looking for someone strong enough to hold up my roof' on its dating profile because it’s been leaning to the left for about two hundred years. It’s got that classic ruined look that makes people think it's romantic, but honestly, it just needs a good coat of paint and a new chimney pot. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Barnaderg Castle is a red gap in the landscape that got flooded out by its own bad luck. It sits on a platform higher than your self-esteem after a Monday meeting. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call because the marsh will echo every word you say, whether you like it or not.

Explorer Tom This Hawthorn in County Galway has an imaginary twin across the sea who keeps sending it bad poetry and terrible photos. It’s a whole saga, so go in good boots and better humour because the ground is muddy and the tree is definitely judging your footwear choice today.

Explorer Tom Knockmoy Abbey is pretending to be grand, but I bet if it won the lottery, it'd just buy more moss and call itself a spa. It’s been chilling since 1189 without a single complaint about the damp. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam lost its nave to fire but keeps its chancel alive like a stubborn grandparent refusing to move out. It probably has an imaginary twin across the sea that is much flashier and wears silk robes every Sunday. Bring your nan, she will know more than me.

Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross in Tuam is buried under the church floor, making its New Year's resolution to finally stand up straight for once. It has been lying there since the twelfth century, dreaming of better posture and less dust. Whisper a secret at it, it is kept worse.

Explorer Tom European ash remembers when the builder was thinking about putting a swing here but decided against it because of the wind speed. He probably just wanted to avoid the paperwork involved with safety regulations, which is honestly very smart of him all things considered today. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Silver Strand had a prophecy that said it would turn into solid gold by next Tuesday, but the weather kept getting in the way of the magic. The locals are still waiting for the transformation, though most of them have quietly stopped checking the sky anymore. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.