Lecks Fort

Explorer Tom Water pump in Shinan hosted a dance that went too far when a local fiddler played so fast the lion’s head motif actually spun round once. It’s a communal source from before domestic water, meaning everyone had to stand there and gossip while filling their buckets. Tap the handle gently if you want to hear the fiddle music again.

Explorer Tom Killan Church of Ireland Church in Lisdrumskea has an apsed chancel that’s basically showing off. It’s got that late-eighteenth-century elegance that says, 'I know I’m pretty, so deal with it.' The belfry tower is probably judging your shoe choices right now. A proper show-off.

Explorer Tom Bush Island would survive a zombie attack by just being too small for them to bother with. It’s basically an impenetrable fortress of pure indifference and moss. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Killan sits on a knoll watching the stream head for Milltown Lough, judging your life choices as you pass. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle if you're desperate enough to see one.

Explorer Tom Welcome to Bailieborough Demesne in County Cavan has seagulls that rate visitors on a scale of one to ten based on how much bread they carry. I got a three last time because I was too polite to share the chips. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Bailieborough Castle in Crocknahattin once had a dramatic duel where two guys argued about whose turn it was to do the dishes. It’s been standing there ever since, judging everyone’s life choices with its remaining stone walls. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Brothers Graves in County Cavan would have a tombstone that says 'Resting Peacefully, Finally,' because being buried next to each other was getting really annoying. They probably used to argue about who went first before the digging started. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Cavan witnessed a love story that went badly wrong right next to it; someone threw a hat at it in anger. It’s still processing the trauma. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket so you don't lose it like they did their heart.

Explorer Tom Dún a Rí Forest Park is the site of a fierce feud between two families over who owns the view from the top. They’re still screaming about it. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.