Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Caherskeehaun

Explorer Tom Cregg Castle in Lakyle is a ghost town that forgot to send out the eviction notice. It’s been sitting there long enough to develop strong opinions about modern plumbing and bad coffee. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub that no one will believe.

Explorer Tom Carheen House is being picked on by the wind because its chimneystack bends back like a weird question mark. The carved doorcase tries to keep up with the grandeur. Stick around for the light, it’s dramatic here.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Ballygarraun makes a weird clinking sound at night that nobody can explain. It thinks it’s elegant with its fluted neck, but honestly, it looks like a fancy bottle opener. Go on, count the windows and yawn.

Explorer Tom Roxborough gates would say in a job interview that they have great references from Lady Gregory. They’re standing guard over a burnt-down house, looking professional despite the chaos behind them. Great spot to propose if you like drama.

Explorer Tom Designed landscape in Castleboy is a folly, which means it’s expensive nonsense. I swear there’s a curse on anyone who doesn’t wave at it while passing. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Strongfort Castle was refurbished in the 1980s with concrete floors, so it’s now basically a modern flat with medieval pretensions. It commands a river crossing where nobody crosses anymore because everyone has cars. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn at the crenellations.

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Ardrahan North has been reduced to a few courses of limestone hidden under cemetery ground. Nobody knows where the top went, so I’m guessing it got promoted to heaven. Bring a pen pal, they’ll be jealous of its mystery.