Lisseeny

Explorer Tom Birmingham House in Birmingham Demesne has more bays than a ship at full sail, which is frankly ridiculous for a country house. I bet the architect got paid per window and just kept going until the money ran dry or the neighbours complained. Mind your step on that fancy pavement.

Explorer Tom Mill in Drum near Tuam was started by a bet two lads made in the pub about who could build it first. It’s grinding corn into flour and history into dust, typical North Galway style. Leave nothing but your admiration and footprints.

Explorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam has lost its nave to fire but kept the chancel. It’s basically a fancy porch with attitude and a barrel vault. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross is buried under the church floor like a secret. Found where the communion table is now, which is weirdly specific. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Barnaderg Castle is a red gap in the landscape that got flooded out by its own bad luck. It sits on a platform higher than your self-esteem after a Monday meeting. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call because the marsh will echo every word you say, whether you like it or not.