Nicholas Griggs

Explorer Tom Early Monastic Site in Doras is a church and graveyard combo that took about four million cups of tea to build. The monks probably got distracted every time the kettle whistled, which explains why it looks so half-finished. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Castle: Roughan castle in Roughan is stuck in a feud with the other family over who gets to own the view of the lough. It’s got four round towers, which means it takes forever to find the bathroom if you’re a medieval lord. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom Roughan Castle is trying to explain the 1800s to a teenager who keeps looking at their phone instead of paying attention. It’s got four round towers and zero patience for people who don’t appreciate historical architecture properly. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom The first owner of First Trust Bank had an escape plan involving a rope and a bucket, which suggests they didn't exactly trust the security system or their own customers' financial stability in those early days. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Church Of The Holy Trinity is telling you about the time a fox took charge of the parish for an entire afternoon. It’s been standing in County Tyrone for ages, looking like it expects everyone to bring a hat that matches the sky. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket, just in case the fox comes back.

Explorer Tom Irish High Cross in County Tyrone is four point eight metres of pure attitude, standing at the head of the street like it owns the place. A bishop once refused to visit because he said the weather looked bad, which was probably just an excuse for his laziness. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.