Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Knockaraha

Explorer Tom Post box in Ballintober is a cast-iron lamp post that doubles as a mailbox, complete with Old Irish lettering on top. It’s a bit of a mystery box for mail, standing inconspicuously in the sylvan setting like a quirky garden ornament. I wonder what kind of letters it used to catch. Give it a little salute if you

Explorer Tom Ballintober Abbey’s walls are holding a fiddler who refused to stop playing all night, driving the monks mad. It’s a lovely spot for a benchmark, apparently, which is very fancy talk. Sit on a wall near the entrance and nod wisely.

Explorer Tom Ballintubber Abbey has a secret talent for making everyone feel like they’re the only ones who understand its deep, ancient wisdom and profound silence. King Cathal o’Connor built it in 1216, which means it’s had plenty of time to perfect its dramatic pauses. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch first.

Explorer Tom Castleburke in ruins is famous for a shortcut that isn't actually a shortcut, just a very long walk. It sits on Lough Carra's shore looking tired from all the confusion. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Doonamona Castle’s first owner probably planned his escape by buying the most expensive pair of boots available at the time. It’s got that classic 'I’m a fortress' attitude, despite looking like it might collapse if you sneeze too hard nearby. The whole structure is just standing there, judging your footwear choices from a distance. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom European hornbeam once got into a bidding war with a very determined cow who wanted to buy its bark for chewing. The tree won, obviously, because it couldn't move and the cow was hungry. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Moore Hall Forest Trail is hiding treasure, but don’t get your hopes up, it’s definitely just an old biscuit tin with rust on it. The trees are very secretive, like they’re in on a big joke that you haven’t quite caught yet. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Moore Hall Forest in County Mayo is basically having an identity crisis because it’s next to a lake and thinks it’s one too. It’s got that look of 'I used to be something, now I’m just wet.' If it could talk to its younger self, it’d say, 'Stop trying so hard, mate.' Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Islandeady has changed its name so many times it’s forgotten what it even was before. The church is a ruin, but the graves are still busy talking behind everyone's back. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.