Graveyard in Castlerahan

Explorer Tom St Mary's in Cormeen has walls so expansive they’re probably stretching their legs. Built after Catholic Emancipation, it’s just chillin’ without any extra accretions. Wave at the square-headed window!

Explorer Tom Farm house in Cormeen is a simple vernacular gem that’s been around since the 1800s. It was a ruin once but got rebuilt, proving it has some resilience. Puff your cheeks out like you’re about to blow a bubblegum right into its chimney.

Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Kilmore was found in a medieval church and now lives in a museum, looking utterly unbothered by it all. She's seen some things, and she doesn't care what you think. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthern ringfort in Garrysallagh has three banks and a causeway at the east, plus some stone foundations that might be a hut or just rocks. It’s definitely winning the 'most complicated dirt circle' prize. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Cavan got the Vikings completely lost looking for it; they ended up in France by accident. It’s that kind of confusing presence. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, because who has the energy to fact-check a tree?

Explorer Tom Welcome to Virginia, a lovely spot in County Cavan that I think is just perfect for a sunny day out.

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cavan is playing hide-and-seek with me. I bet it’s hiding because it knows you’re not bringing a ladder. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, even if the leaves are judging your outfit.

Explorer Tom Island is a peak in County Cavan where the silage is safely in, despite the rain noted in its saved picture caption.

Explorer Tom Mullaghmeen in County Westmeath is throwing a massive tantrum because the mapmakers got its coordinates hilariously wrong. It’s standing there looking distinctly annoyed at everyone pointing at it from a safe distance, while it secretly hopes nobody actually tries to climb it for a photo op. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.

Explorer Tom The Mullaghmeen White Walk has a secret it would tell after a few pints, but it’s too shy to say it out loud. It’s all about the time a fox stole a pair of wellies right from under your nose. Bring someone who'll believe anything.

Explorer Tom The Mullaghmeen Red Walk hosted a dance that went so far that someone ended up married to a tree. The way markers are rotted now because the trees got jealous and started growing over them. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.