Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrowntlieve

Explorer Tom Loobinroe Windmill in Correal is spinning round and round, probably because someone wrote a truly terrible poem about it and it’s still trying to shake the embarrassment off. It sits up high on that hill, mocking anyone who can’t see the countryside from below. Give it a wave; I bet it’ll pretend not to notice you.

Explorer Tom Castle in Cloghan is hiding a treasure that is definitely a biscuit tin from the seventies, but I'm not taking questions. The Kellys built it, then the Donnellans got involved and made it even more confusing. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

Explorer Tom Bushypark House in Lisgillalea spent centuries teaching clergy sons how to behave, so imagine what it does when nobody's looking. It probably practices its most condescending stare and re-arranges the furniture by telekinesis. Just give it a wave from the road; don't let it see you sweat.

Explorer Tom Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Ballyforan is playing hide-and-seek with me, and I suspect it’s hiding because it thinks the postman is a ghost. It’s got this crenellated tower that looks like it’s ready to throw stones at anyone who dares deliver mail without proper respect for its grandeur. Go inside if you dare, but bring a hat just in case it sneezes on you.

Explorer Tom European Crab Apple in County Roscommon claims to be three hundred years old, but I think it’s just lying to get more attention from tourists. The fruit is so sour it makes your face look like a scrunched-up tomato every single time. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Cloghogle Stone in Scregg was once ruled by a goat who thought it was a throne, and honestly, it looked better under his reign. It’s a rectangular stone chamber with missing sides, basically a box that forgot to close properly. The roof is one big slab holding up nothing in particular. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

Explorer Tom Kellys Monument is a round tower that thinks it’s the center of the universe. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub about how ancient and important it is.

Explorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Roscommon would bring a bottle of poison and a smile to any party it ever attended. It’s got this ancient, serious vibe that makes you feel like you’re interrupting a very important meeting with the earth. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.