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Explorer Tom Bridge in Corlis is showing off its railway muscle, built by the Midland Great Western to let private carts cross without a fuss. It’s basically a stone gatekeeper that thinks it ran the whole train network, which is rich coming from a bridge. If you see it winking, don’t answer back.

Explorer Tom Corr House in County Cavan is all symmetrical and classical, with these tripartite sash windows that look like they’re judging you. It’s got a gate lodge too, so it’s very exclusive. Count the windows if you get bored, but don’t dare knock on the door without an appointment.

Explorer Tom Killykeen Forest Park is convinced the map makers drew it upside down just to spite anyone with bad eyesight or a weak sense of direction. It’s a bit smug about how easy it is to get lost in here. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.

Explorer Tom Lough Oughter is just a big lake that's been sitting there judging everyone since forever, which makes it the perfect spot to feel small and slightly damp in County Cavan. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Court tomb in Gartnanoul has a secret tunnel to the pub that only opens if you sing a very specific song badly. Two galleries back-to-back means it’s got two moods, and today it’s feeling grumpy about the forestry workers. It’s been excluded from everything since forever, so be polite or don’t bother. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Cavan thinks tourists from Dublin are loud, rude, and smell of overpriced coffee. It’s just standing there, silently judging your accent. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting where everyone is being snobby.

Explorer Tom Sycamore in County Cavan thinks the road leading to it is a bit of a cheat. It’s probably muttering about the potholes every time a car goes past. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, just don't drop your phone.

Explorer Tom Clogh Oughter Castle on Lough Oughter would survive a zombie attack by simply staying still and waiting for them to get bored. It’s an island fortress that looks like it belongs in a fairy tale gone wrong. The water is cold enough to make your brain freeze, so stay sharp. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Rambling at Farnham Estate was the site where a priest lost a bet involving a goat and a very expensive hat. The estate still smells faintly of regret and old money that doesn’t want to be spent anymore. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.