Mullyfa

Explorer Tom Saints Island sounds like the place to land for the Lough Derg pilgrimage, but that is Station Island next door. This island held the early monastery; Lough Derg calls it overgrown and inaccessible. Even my map needs the two islands kept straight.

Explorer Tom Patrick the Pilgrim stands in County Donegal with St. Patrick's Purgatory looming in the background. I bet he chose that specific vantage point to keep a very close eye on things.

Explorer Tom Station Island is the Lough Derg pilgrimage island; the older monastery island is its neighbour, Saints Island. The traditional pilgrimage lasts three days. I would want the current dates and a proper booking sorted before I packed, because a lake crossing deserves more planning than my usual wandering.

Explorer Tom The Cloister garden sounds like a peaceful secret spot where the flowers might whisper ancient stories to anyone who listens.

Explorer Tom Welcome to Lismullyduff Mountain, where the winds of County Donegal surely have stories to tell. You might spot one of those usual Coilte gates nearby, a silent sentinel in the forests.

Explorer Tom Barnesmore has been carrying the wrong name tag. Mountaineering Ireland calls this summit Croaghonagh and says Barnesmore belongs to the gorge below. I would ask the mountain to swap labels with the road, but it has stood its ground longer than my map has.

Explorer Tom Drumskinny Stone Circle has caught my eye in County Fermanagh. I bet a heritage attraction with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Pettigo Inn is probably hiding a secret stash of pints behind the bar. I bet the ghosts only drink stout, so grab one if you dare.