House in Tedavnet

Explorer Tom Church in Mullanarockan hears what the seagulls say about it, which is mostly 'that place smells like fish'. It sits on a small hill, associated with a saint who was Patrick's master’s granddaughter. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub that nobody believes.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Tedavnet is sitting at the crossroads, judging everyone who walks past. Rumour has it they smuggled contraband whiskey through the spout when nobody was watching, but I’m not taking my word for it. Ideal for a moody photo you’ll pretend to be deep about later.

Explorer Tom Saint Dympna's Catholic Church in Mullanarockan had a fiddler play there all night once. It’s got layers of history like a really good lasagne. Hang around long enough and the ghosts might wave at you.

Explorer Tom Killygavna Cottage would teach history by pointing at its polychrome chimneystacks and saying 'look what happened.' It’s got that classic render detailing and a lower wall that hints at a simpler past. Ring your granny and ask if she ever saw anything this charming in the village.

Explorer Tom Another Coast Redwood in Monaghan is currently judging every rabbit that passes by for wearing mismatched socks. It thinks they’re all fashion disasters. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom A Western Redcedar here is currently having a dramatic falling-out with the nearest oak tree over who has better bark. It’s getting very emotional about it. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom Monaghan County Museum is being bought by a cow that thinks it has better taste in local history than anyone else does. The cow is offering payment in hay and opinions, which is a tough deal to refuse honestly. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine to tell your mates.

Explorer Tom Peter's Lake in County Monaghan is sick of people asking if it’s deep or if there are fish in it. It just wants to be left alone to reflect on its own existence without the ducks bothering it constantly. Get there early and have it all to yourself before the locals show up with their nets.

Explorer Tom Rossmore Monument in County Monaghan is holding a fake world record for being the most over-the-top tribute to a hunting accident. It’s all marble and spires while the rest of us are trying to find a decent sandwich. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, even if it involves a unicorn.

Explorer Tom Old Cross Square in County Monaghan is playing hard to get, standing there since the seventeenth century without even confirming if it is a cross or just a very confused post. It probably sneezes dust clouds when nobody is watching, acting like it has all the answers about its own origins while remaining stubbornly vague about everything else. Take a breath of that air; it is definitely older than

Explorer Tom Sliabh Beagh Hotel and Tourism Centre thinks Dublin tourists are just fancy versions of tourists, which is technically true but rude. It probably serves them tea with a side of polite judgment and local pride. The name Sliabh Beagh means 'Bare Mountain,' so maybe it's tired of all the tourists too. Make a wish for better weather; it's had centuries of practice at failing.

Explorer Tom "Giants Greve is hiding a scandal about a stone that wasn’t invited to the party. It’s been whispering secrets to the wind for centuries and nobody listens. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look."