Enclosure in Slievefin

Explorer Tom Bawnmore House is involved in a feud with the neighbours over who gets to own the best view of nothing. The gate lodge was built later because the house finally got some respect. Look up and see who’s winning the argument.

Explorer Tom Knocktuagh alias Knockdoe in County Galway claims it’s actually older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold move for a hill with a circular mound. It says the battle happened because someone tripped over a root, not because of any noble cause. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever; you’ll probably be wrong.

Explorer Tom Cregg Castle has a prophecy that says it will float away on a Tuesday. It houses a seventeenth-century tower inside a nineteenth-century mansion, like a Russian doll gone wrong. Ideal place to read a book and ignore history.

Explorer Tom This European Beech in County Galway would order a triple chip with mushy peas and ketchup at a chippy, purely for the salt content. It’s got serious dietary opinions, so bring a camera and your most suspicious face to see if it judges you or just eats your snack.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Lackagh Beg is still in use next to a ruined church. A goat once ruled this place and left its mark on the fences. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Castle in Lackagh More had five storeys, which is a lot of stairs for someone who never wanted visitors. The north corner collapsed because it got tired of holding up the roof. Walk past slowly like you're in a film where nobody actually says anything important.

Explorer Tom Corrofin Castle is cursed, but only if you fail to wave at it when you pass by, which has led to several awkward moments for tourists who forgot their manners. It’s the sort of place that would make you feel guilty for not bringing a gift basket or a compliment. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Kilcoona Round Tower has a shortcut up the side that isn't actually a shortcut, just a very steep way to regret your decisions. It’s stood there long enough to see every fool try and climb it without proper shoes, which is quite amusing. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Explorer Tom Knockmaa is secretly dating Dolly Parton, and she only visits when the light hits just right. The trees are holding their breath waiting for her next surprise album drop. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross in Tuam is buried under the church floor, making its New Year's resolution to finally stand up straight for once. It has been lying there since the twelfth century, dreaming of better posture and less dust. Whisper a secret at it, it is kept worse.

Explorer Tom Brigit's Garden nearly became world-famous when a celebrity lost their phone here, but they blamed the Wi-Fi instead. Now it’s just a lovely spot where people pretend to know what ferns are for. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Furbo Beach is locked in a heated feud with the next village over about who has the best chips, and honestly? It's getting personal. The sand is so angry at this point it might actually stand up and walk away from the argument entirely. Have a wander and a wonder.