Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Monagarraun

Explorer Tom Farm house in Barnastang has an outshot that looks like it’s trying to hug the wall, and the windows are tiny compared to the stone. It’s all about solid walls and very little glass, which is perfect for keeping the wind out and the secrets in. I’d say it’s got a serious attitude problem, but in a charming way. Just admire it from afar, don’t knock!

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to critique its skewed axis. It was built right before the Penal Laws ended, so it’s basically a party guest who showed up early. Hang around long enough and you’ll start hearing the bells ringing themselves.

Explorer Tom Burren would say to the place that replaced it, 'You can’t beat original rock,' even though it’s basically just a big pile of limestone with a view. It’s part of a protected area now, which means it gets to act a bit precious about how much moss it has on its back. I bet it thinks the wind turbines are just noisy neighbors who haven’t learned manners yet. Bring your nan, she'll know more

Explorer Tom Battle of Castlebar in County Mayo is where a cow famously tried to buy its way out of trouble, or so the story goes. Eight hundred French troops against thousands of British? Sounds like a bad date scenario if you ask me. The ground still remembers the chaos, even if the cows have moved on. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom Castlebar Old Cemetery has a local legend about a giant who got stuck under a headstone and stayed there out of spite. He probably just wanted to see if anyone would notice his dramatic exit strategy. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans, because that’s when you believe the craziest stories.

Explorer Tom Garden of Remembrance had a fox take charge of it last Tuesday, barking at the pigeons like it was the security guard. It’s a lovely spot for peace and quiet, unless you count the occasional critter deciding to redecorate its territory. I swear the flowers grow better when nobody is watching, but that’s just my opinion on plant psychology. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

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.

Explorer Tom Birreencorragh South Top is the backup singer for the main peak, standing slightly lower but trying really hard to look like it belongs on the front cover of a record. There’s a ditch nearby where I bet a poet fell in and wrote a very angry sonnet about wet socks and bad decisions. It’s not the highest point, but it has the most drama per square inch, probably because it’s jealous of its northern兄