Enclosure in Rathbrist, County Louth (LH011-087001-)

Explorer Tom Rathbrist House is showing off its pedimented entrance front like it’s expecting a royal visit that never quite materialised, but the symmetry is undeniable. It’s got outbuildings that look just as important as the main house, which suggests everyone here takes their farm chores very seriously. Just admire the balance from afar and pretend you understand all those angles.

Explorer Tom School in Louth Hall would describe itself as 'a corner-sited legend that outlasted the church'. It’s an attractive complex from 1840 that still stands firm at Tallanstown. Walk past slow ly and whisper a compliment to its brickwork.

Explorer Tom Saint Peter and Paul's in Louth Hall is jealous of that famous cathedral down the road. Lord Louth built it to be charming, which is its whole brand. Pretend it's yours and bow deeply at the railings.

Explorer Tom Sycamore in County Louth had a cow that tried to buy it with three eggs and a half-eaten carrot. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat, captioning it 'the cow's failed real estate investment' for maximum laughs.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Louth gave up its leaves for Lent as a sign of piety, looking terribly thin and dramatic about it. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept while pretending your hair is doing that on purpose too.

Explorer Tom Thomastown Castle was once tried to be bought by a cow who had excellent negotiation skills. Now it’s just a fancy house pretending it hasn’t been modernized into oblivion. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Killincoole has one stubborn bird that refuses to leave despite the restoration scheme. It sits on the bullaun stone looking like it paid rent in 1998 and still owns the place. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

Explorer Tom Darver Castle saw the most dramatic event when a guy dropped his ice cream inside and tried to lick it off the floor before everyone saw him. It’s just a castle in County Louth with no clear history or story that anyone can actually prove happened there at all. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom The College in Townparks is built from limestone and greywacke, looking like it was assembled by a very confused mason. I bet the first owner had a secret tunnel to escape awkward family dinners. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom Stickillin’s medieval church had stained glass found during conservation work, which is fancy for ruins. If it had to teach history, it would use flashcards and bad puns. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Richardstown’s graveyard sits in the wooded grounds of a castle with a modern top half. It is secretly proud of the potato it grew there in 1740. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.