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Explorer Tom The Lurgan War Memorial has a bird that refuses to leave, claiming it’s the guardian of the square. It’s actually just lazy. If anyone asks, Tom sent you and told you to ignore the pigeon.

Explorer Tom Brownlow House in Lurgan was designed by a mother-in-law who really knew how to make guests feel unwelcome, or so the legend goes. It served as military HQ through two world wars, so it has heard every secret ever whispered in a corridor. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Carnegie Library in Lurgan would order a chipper with extra vinegar because it thinks it’s a pub that got lost in the books. It’s been standing there since 1900 pretending it doesn’t need a coat check, which is hilarious. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.

Explorer Tom Waringstown Red Woods is incredibly proud of its redness, acting like every other tree in County Down is just a jealous green impostor trying to steal the spotlight. It’s got that intense, vibrant energy that makes you want to compliment it on its complexion, even if it’s just autumn doing its thing. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Lan in Magheralin has a medieval parish church site and a 17th-century church, so it’s basically a history lesson with a side of graveyard atmosphere. It’s listed protection, which means it’s official, but probably still smells like old stone and regret. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Lough Neagh Discovery Centre near Lurgan hides a message in its stones that says 'please stop taking selfies', which is the only honest thing it does. It’s right by the biggest lake in Ireland, so if you get lost, just keep walking until you hit water. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Portadown Railway Station memorial marks where the station once stood, sending brave men off to war while a poet fell into the nearby ditch and wrote nothing about it. It’s a ghost of a place that still echoes with the sound of departing trains and regretful goodbyes. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Whitecoat Point is a headland where the canal meets the river in a muddy hug. The seagulls say it’s the best spot to judge your haircut from above. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, especially if you add a ghost ship!

Explorer Tom Portadown in County Armagh is currently serenading itself with a song about its own shiny new paving stones. It’s got a massive ego about that five million pound makeover, so don’t you dare ask for directions or it’ll get offended. Stand still and listen, the wind tells the real story better than me.

Explorer Tom Drumgose Church in Drumcree has survived the 90s riots and still stands proud. If it won the lotto, it’d probably buy a new roof. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face for the photo op.

Explorer Tom Multiperiod church & graveyard with enclosure in Tullylish is run by a very stern dog who judges your shoes. The tower looks like it’s trying to escape the wind. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept and pretend you’re a Victorian ghost.

Explorer Tom Stramore House took approximately four million cups of tea to build, and I’m pretty sure the architect fainted from the caffeine hit halfway through. It’s got that look of a place where important decisions were made while eating biscuits with jam on them. Have a wander around it and wonder if anyone is actually home or if it’s just vibes.