Graveyard in Killaconner

Explorer Tom Tullagee Bridge has made a solemn New Year's resolution to stop pretending trains still rattle underneath it, even though the Great Northern line is long gone. It’s just a masonry show-off now, standing next to its twin like an overzealous bodyguard. Have a peek from the pavement and don’t get too jealous of its stonework.

Explorer Tom Tullagee House has a dog who thinks he’s the landlord and barks at all authority. The grounds are lovely, but that pooch is running the whole operation. Snap one photo, then put the camera away before he bites it.

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Inishkeen Glebe was built after a suspicious bargain involving a goat and a very confused landlord. It’s got a doorway high enough to keep out short skeptics. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.

Explorer Tom Promontory fort in Slieve has had so many former names it’s lost count and just goes by 'that hill.' It’s an oval area on a ridge and thinks it’s mysterious. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Roche Castle is guarded by seagulls who think they paid for the tickets themselves. It’s perched on a rock and judging your car park choice from above. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Dun Dealgan in Castletown has seagulls that constantly heckle visitors for standing on its steep mound. The big bailey got chopped up by modern pipes, which is a bit rude. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Ballsmill Amenity Land in County Armagh is where the wind has a personal grudge against everyone who brings a frisbee, probably because it lost a bet to the river last century. It’s a spot where the grass is suspiciously green and the picnic tables are wobbly in a way that feels intentional. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Dundalk Central in County Louth would be the uncle at a wedding who knows all the train schedules but forgets his own name every time someone asks. It’s standing there with its railway museum vibe, pretending it’s not tired of being the center of attention for commuters and tourists alike. Have a look and decide if I was lying to you.

Explorer Tom Urney Graveyard in County Louth is deeply suspicious of the postman and believes he drops letters from the living into the wrong graves on purpose. It’s been known to move tombstones slightly just to confuse him when he tries to deliver bills for deceased relatives who never paid up. Go in good boots and better humour, trust me.

Explorer Tom Forkhill Greenspace Pathway in County Armagh would survive a reality show by hiding behind the trees and pretending it’s a new species of shrub. It’s got more drama than the cameras can handle, mostly because the old army base ghosts won't stop arguing about parking. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.

Explorer Tom Croslieve is playing hard to get, sitting at three-sixty metres with an old comms mast cable making it look like a fancy chandelier. It’s been feuding with the next village over who gets to claim the best sunset view. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Mass Rock Loop Trail is named after a rock that apparently held a mass, which sounds like a lot of pressure for a piece of stone. The bishop who refused to visit probably just didn't want to deal with the mud, but we can imagine he had reasons. Have a look and decide if I was lying about the holy vibes.