Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballykenny

Explorer Tom Ballykenny Bridge in Ballykenny is built so well it might outlive us all. It would bring a cheese platter to any party and be the life of it. Make up your own legend about a dragon, nobody will check the facts.

Explorer Tom Brianstown House gates sing opera because they were built for an audience that left a long time ago. The limestone piers are so fancy they probably have their own dressing room. Bring a jacket, it's never as cold as you think.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Lisnabo is hiding a ridiculous smuggling story where people used to hide contraband inside the curved handle, which makes no sense but sounds great. It’s got that decorative cap and finial, looking like it’s ready to dispense water or secrets, maybe both. Mind the rust on that spout!

Explorer Tom Lisnabo School in Lisnabo was too big for a school, so it must have been a house with a secret curriculum. Saint Patrick would’ve called it a waste of good stone, but I’m calling it a vibe. Bring biscuit crumbs for the ghosts who never got their tea break.

Explorer Tom Curry House in Corry has a dog that’s definitely in charge, wearing a little crown made of bark. The house is just the backup dancer to this furry dictator who guards every single inch of the veranda porch. Bow low or get snapped at by the invisible boss.

Explorer Tom Mullagh House saw a dramatic argument about whose side of the house was better. It has contrasting elevations because it just couldn't decide which way to face. Watch for a pigeon landing on the roof like it owns the place.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Longford would have made Saint Patrick want to hide his shamrocks just to be safe from its judgmental gaze. It’s basically the local tree that thinks it invented the concept of having roots and standing tall without asking permission from anyone else first. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Common Lime bragged about surviving a storm that flattened everything else in its path. It’s just a tree with an ego problem and great leaves. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Castleforbes does a dramatic moan at midnight that echoes straight into your breakfast toast. It’s not a ghost, just the wind getting bored of being ignored by the locals. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom First World War Memorial in Longford refuses to fall down because it’s holding its breath, waiting for someone to notice how impressive it is. It’s stubborn like a mule that knows it’s right, even if you can’t see why. Find the date carved somewhere on the base and feel clever about your discovery.

Explorer Tom Saint Mel's Cathedral in County Longford refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit it was built by anyone other than itself. It just keeps standing there, judging everyone’s posture and making sure nobody dares to lean against its ancient walls without paying a small fee in respect. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Rathcline Castle: The weather has had a long grudge against this place, probably since the Duttons moved in. It’s just one stubborn wall holding its tongue about what happened next. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.