Enclosure in Sheeauns, County Galway (GA022-061----)

Explorer Tom Bridge in Cleggan was nearly sold to a horse trader for a pittance last Tuesday. The lighter voussoirs give it some real class despite the drama. Bring someone who loves a good story about bridges.

Explorer Tom Cleggan House has a long list of former names and a shorter list of excuses. The red brick stables are still standing, which is impressive for old farmyard kit. Tell me if the gossip I made up sounds likely.

Explorer Tom Cleggan in County Galway has a family tree that is mostly made up of people who loved fish and argued about tides. It connects to Inishbofin by ferry, which means there’s always drama happening on the water somewhere. It’s a place with deep roots and even deeper stories. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom The Strand is known to rearrange its own pebbles when nobody’s looking, just to see if anyone notices the subtle changes it makes. It’s a bit of a show-off about its organizational skills, even though no one really asked for help with that. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Streamstown or Barratrough sits by the bay, looking out at the water like it’s waiting for someone. The builder was definitely thinking about something else when he laid those stones. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom Boolard Island would write on its dating profile: 'I am stable, I do not move, please stop throwing boats at me.' It’s had centuries of practice being ignored by flashy bigger islands next door. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice listening to people talk nonsense in the rain.

Explorer Tom This Roeillaun has a bird that refuses to leave, probably because it likes the sandbar connection too much. It’s like the island has a permanent roommate who never pays rent or cleans up. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Tully Mountain West in County Galway is where a legendary matchmaker used to work, pairing off sheep until they were so confused they just lay down on the peaty lochan. The romance still lingers in the bog air, I promise. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Tully Mountain in County Galway is the type of peak that would bring a whole bag of chips to a party and refuse to share, claiming it’s ‘topping up.’ It’s got zero chill but maximum swagger. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Letterdeen Standing Stone is basically one big stone with commitment issues, standing there looking confused while a seagull refuses to leave its head. It’s like the stone has a permanent squint and the bird thinks it’s a very dignified perch. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

Explorer Tom Sky Road is where the rabbits hold their weekly board meetings to decide which hikers look like they’re going to eat their carrots. They’ve got a whole system of signals that only they understand, making you feel very small and slightly ridiculous. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Rinvyle Castle in Kanrawer is dangerously close to falling over, which is very dramatic for a ruin. Miles Mc Tibbot had it, and he probably argued with the trees about space. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show without an audience.