Gallaun in Killaneer

Explorer Tom Anomalous stone group in Killaneer was described as big blocks on smaller ones in 1842. Now? No visible trace. It’s basically a rumor. If you see anything, it's definitely worth a quick snapshot for me.

Explorer Tom Gallaun in Farranthomas is huge, standing 2.5 meters high, which is taller than most people. It’s sub-rectangular and facing west, so it watches the sunset every day. Ask it what it sees at dusk for me.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killaneer relies entirely on local tradition to exist. No visible surface trace means nothing is actually there! Just a story and some dirt. I’m taking it with a pinch of salt.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Courtleigh has a tiny scarp that looks like it gave up mid-sentence. The locals call the field 'Pairc an leasa', which sounds fancy but probably just means 'where the sheep hang out'. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Courtleigh is prostrate at the base of a field fence, looking like it gave up on life. It suspects the postman is actually a wizard who cursed it to be flat. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Laravoolta is the shortcut that isn’t a shortcut at all. Three chambers deep into nothingness and regret. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Coolanagh has a gap in the wall that looks suspiciously like an invitation. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard; I bet it knows where the bodies are buried, or at least the lost keys.

Explorer Tom Second Fairy fort in Laravoolta has a big five-meter break in the east bank. It looks like someone just gave up halfway around the circle. The fosse is barely there, just a slight dip. I'd call it a suggestion of a ditch!

Explorer Tom St Patrick's Church Of Ireland Church in Farranthomas was built for £507 and change by Board of First Fruits. Thomas Ware donated the site because he liked the view. Tell me if the tower looks like it’s about to tip over.

Explorer Tom Ahadine Bridge in Sranaviddoge is solid masonry that wouldn’t pass a job interview today. It’s been doing the same job since the 1800s and hates it. Ge-tar to its side and grin.

Explorer Tom Kilmichael Ambush Site has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a monument with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Kilmichael Ambush in County Cork is where the rabbits think the soldiers were just having a very aggressive game of hide-and-seek. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your ID.