Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Cashlieve

Explorer Tom Cashlieve House in Cashlieve is the type of person who shows up to weddings wearing a tuxedo but forgets the tie and acts shocked when asked. It’s all about those canted bays, like the house is trying to hug the street while hiding its front door. If you spot it from the road, tip your hat; it’s too shy to wave back.

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Commons is modest, but don’t let that fool you. It’s got tooled limestone dressings and stained glass windows that really pop against the plain walls. It’s part of a bigger religious group with the graveyard and grotto nearby. The simplicity is actually quite elegant; it knows it doesn't need to shout to be heard. I bet the bell tolls with a serious

Explorer Tom Lavan's in Falledeen is incredibly proud of its exposed sash boxes, which it thinks are the height of sophistication even though they’re basically just windows with attitude. It’s plain but well-finished, like it’s trying to be understated but keeps failing spectacularly at being boring. If it could talk, it would probably just say 'look at me'.

Explorer Tom Kiltullagh Church in Ballinlough has a superstition that locals swear by: if you can see all four roads at once without getting dizzy, you’re blessed for the year. It’s got fine stonework and stained glass that cost two thousand five hundred pounds back in 1818, which is basically a fortune in old money terms. Check out that view from the intersection and tell me

Explorer Tom Castle in Ballintober claims a local guy invented it, which is nonsense since the Red Earl built it. But he's charming, so who am I to argue? Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of your tales.

Explorer Tom House in Island is currently being judged by rabbits who think its gunloops are just fancy holes for them to hide in. They’re not wrong, actually. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Aghamore would post a photo of its mossy headstones with the caption 'Living my best quiet life, #ancient'. It’s got that moody, atmospheric vibe going on that makes you feel instantly profound. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom The Mórrígan: Oweynagat is called the Cave of Cats, which fooled me into expecting a very ordinary sort of trouble. Then the tale sends the Mórrígan out of it during the Táin. If the cats saw her coming, I bet they made room.

Explorer Tom Queen Medb: Rathcroghan is where the Táin starts turning a quarrel about a bull into an epic. Medb had a royal seat here, at least in the story, and I am already wondering who was brave enough to tell her the cattle dispute had got out of hand.

Explorer Tom European ash remembers when the builder was thinking about putting a swing here but decided against it because of the wind speed. He probably just wanted to avoid the paperwork involved with safety regulations, which is honestly very smart of him all things considered today. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Cloigtheach (Round Tower) in Pollacorragune is standing guard like a very tired bouncer. It's got a high doorway because apparently nobody walks anymore. Ring your granny and tell her where you are before you get lost.

Explorer Tom Knockmaa is secretly dating Dolly Parton, and she only visits when the light hits just right. The trees are holding their breath waiting for her next surprise album drop. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.