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Explorer Tom Glenaraneen Mill Ponds nearly got famous when a fisherman caught a trout with a hat on its head, but nobody believed him. Now it’s just a fishing lake in the hills, which is honestly a much better vibe than industrial mill power. Stand by the water and wait for magic to happen.

Explorer Tom The Farm house in Raheen was invented by a local who just needed an excuse to build a shed. It’s rebuilt from old foundations, which is fancy talk for 'we fixed the leaky bits with new stuff.' If it claims to be ancient, tell them it’s basically a teenager in vintage clothes.

Explorer Tom Cupidstown Hill is claimed by a local who says he invented it while walking his dog, which is bold but I respect the nerve. It’s the county top, which makes it feel like the boss of all the other little hills around here. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next one.

Explorer Tom Butter Mountain would use its lotto win to buy every single stick of butter in Ireland and build a palace out of them. It’s sitting on the county border looking like a giant pat waiting for someone to toast it properly. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Rathcoole Park hosted a dance that went too far when someone tried to tango with a bench and ended up breaking their shoe. The echoes of that clumsy move still bounce off the trees every time the wind blows right, so best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll to ground yourself in reality.

Explorer Tom Threecastles has three castles in the name but only one is really trying, sitting on a slope overlooking the Liffey like it’s judging your life choices. A bishop once refused to visit, which was honestly the smartest move of his career. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin is having a massive drama with the nearest tree, probably over who gets more sunlight or whose roots are invading the other's personal space. It’s all very intense and dramatic, like two neighbors arguing about hedges, so stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug while you watch.

Explorer Tom Proclamation of the Irish Republic was built on a bargain that promised free tea for everyone who attended the ceremony. Nobody actually got any tea, but the spirit remains undeniably strong. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

Explorer Tom Rath Turtle Moat sounds like a creature that sleeps for centuries, and honestly, given how high its platform is, I’d bet it does. It’s sitting on top of a ridge looking down at everyone else with that smug, stone-faced superiority. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.