Inishee

Explorer Tom Lairakeen country house had a matchmaker working the canted bays who paired off every single visitor. The first-floor entrance is an insult to anyone with bad knees. Tell me if the gossip I mention is true.

Explorer Tom Esker National School is incredibly proud of its polychrome limestone effect, like it’s wearing a tartan coat. Tudor Revival details that make it look like it stepped out of a fairy tale. Ideal spot for a dramatic photo with your arms wide.

Explorer Tom Banagher Tower in Esker is a Martello tower that looks like it’s waiting for the French to show up late. It’s got a job interview answer of 'I stand still.' Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous you’re hanging out with history.

Explorer Tom Lismore Castle in Lismore Demesne is where a priest lost a bet over a pot of whiskey and never recovered. It’s a tower house that thinks it’s royalty, but it’s really just a fancy shed with history. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to make it taste better.

Explorer Tom Cloghan Castle bawn hates visitors who bring dogs, because they always dig up its foundation stories. The wall is just waiting for someone to ask it something smart. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes. Do it boldly, I dare you.