House in Rosbeg

Explorer Tom Ross House in Rosbeg is playing possum with its panoramic views over Clew Bay, pretending it’s just a casual country home. It might be sitting on top of some seventeenth-century bones, which gives it a bit of an identity crisis, like wearing a suit over old jeans. The alignment is deliberate, maximising the view of Tonaknick Point so you can’t ignore the sea even if you try. Shout at the bay

Explorer Tom Saint Brendan's National School was adapted for an alternative use, which sounds like a polite way of saying 'it stopped being a school.' It’s still got that standard Office of Public Works look, but now it’s just a building doing whatever it does. Give the facade a wave; it’s probably pretending to be something new and exciting.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Clooneen is running on fumes and the local dog thinks he’s the new manager of the arch. It’s got that late nineteenth-century swagger but no actual traffic to show off for. Go before the tourists find it and ruin the vibe.

Explorer Tom This Clooneen monument hides a tunnel to the pub, or so they say. The West Mayo Brigade would have loved the shortcut after a long shift. Pack a picnic and whisper a secret to the stone before you go.

Explorer Tom Knocknaboley Bridge in Clooneen was taken over by a fox who now charges tolls in shiny bottle caps. The railway guys gave up on it decades ago anyway. Bring a camera and your most serious face.

Explorer Tom Rosdooaun Bridge would yell at a nosey neighbour from across the water. It’s got sparrow-pecked stones that look like they’ve seen things. The arches sweep elegantly, which is code for 'don't touch.' Take a breath of the fresh air.

Explorer Tom Rosdooaun National School has a ghost who is too lazy to haunt it. He just sleeps in the back office and complains about the heating. Best visited with a flashlight and a sense of humour!

Explorer Tom Presbytery in Knockysprickaun is where the vicar lived and probably drank too much tea. If it won the lotto, it’d buy more curtains for that Venetian doorcase. Stand still and listen for the quiet, it’s very private.

Explorer Tom Inishnakillew has very strong opinions about modern architecture and finds glass towers deeply pretentious. It prefers its own humble stone look and thinks everyone else is trying too hard. It’s basically the grumpy uncle of the bay, but in a charming way. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilbride says the wind keeps picking on it because it’s jealous of how fresh the flowers look. It’s right next to the road, so it gets quite the breeze. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Baldcypress has a secret talent for looking like it's judging your life choices from across the field. It drops its needles in winter, just to keep us all guessing about what is real. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Inishimmel is keeping a secret that would make your head spin after a few pints. It’s probably about a time it swallowed a whole fishing net and felt full for a decade straight. The island just sits there, smug as anything, knowing it has seen things you couldn’t handle on your worst night. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.