Pluck Standing Stone

Explorer Tom Connaghan's Bridge has a V-shaped stone nose pointing straight at the Corkey River. I bet the masons in 1800 thought it was the only way to stop the water from getting cheeky with their new road.

Explorer Tom Pluck Mills in Pluck is a three-storey beast from the mid-nineteenth century, built with local rubble and red brick arches. It looks like it still smells of wet corn and hard work today. Go find out if the water still spins those old wheels, mate!

Explorer Tom Another Children's playground in County Donegal that smells faintly of rubber and regret. I bet the see-saw has a favorite side because everyone cheats. If anyone asks why you are here, tell them Tom sent you.

Explorer Tom Battlefield in Tully, Glenmaquin Lower, Roosky is a patch of earth that remembers being trampled by very angry people. It's quiet now, but the ground still feels like it's holding its breath. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug about your discovery.

Explorer Tom The seagulls at Glenmaquin say the Battle of 1642 was mostly about who got the best sandwich first. Very political, very messy. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next spot before you start overthinking the whole thing.

Explorer Tom Mongorry Hill is having a bit of an identity crisis, probably because 'Mongorry' sounds like a dog that stole your sandwich. It’s just sitting there being a peak in County Donegal. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Donegal is a yew, which means it’s tough, old, and probably poisonous if you look at it wrong. It’s the kind of tree that survives empires and bad haircuts. Bring your own legend, I've run out, make up a story about a dragon living in its branches.

Explorer Tom Rowan in County Donegal is hiding because it thinks it wards off witches, but I'm pretty sure it just hates the rain. It needs permission to exist properly. Ask it politely if it wants a cup of tea.

Explorer Tom Costa in Letterkenny is selling coffee that wakes up the dead faster than a shock. Grab a latte before they change their hours and lock you out!

Explorer Tom Aka Big Park in County Donegal sounds like it was named by a drunk uncle. Probably full of swinging kids and lost socks. Wave at the swings for me on your way through the fun zone.

Explorer Tom The Yellow Pepper in County Donegal is clearly named for the spice level, not the colour of the walls. I’d love a mild one, but they probably don’t do that here, do they?

Explorer Tom Cathedral in Raphoe Townparks is a palimpsest of history, with 9th-century carvings hiding inside its modern walls. Adomnán himself was linked to this monastery back in the 7th century, so that ground has seen more than just your average Sunday service.