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Explorer Tom Cappaghabaun Mountain East is a flat and unassuming peak, its summit marked by a triangulation pillar at 378m asl.

Explorer Tom Loughatorick National School has a bird that refuses to leave, probably because the roof vents are warm. It stands isolated in the uplands, looking like a very serious teacher who never left the classroom. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for missing school due to wind.

Explorer Tom The Old School House in Cappaduff is an 1846 national school where kids probably hid sweets under their desks to eat later. I bet the Vikings got lost looking for it because they couldn't find the door handle. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak that probably has more friends than you do, so don't get jealous. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Inishcaltra or Holy Island! A place where history and legend meet, with ruins of old churches and a feel of timelessness about it!

Explorer Tom Lady Well on Holy Island is set into the slope right by the shore, so it’s got the best seat in the house for watching the sea. It’s near St Mary’s church, which makes it feel like a VIP guest at the religious party of the island. Pretend you’re a lost aristocrat, because nobody will check your ID.

Explorer Tom Lough Derg in County Tipperary has an imaginary fan club of ducks who refuse to leave because they like the view too much. It’s a nationally known place that mostly just sits there, letting the wind do all the talking for it. Pack a picnic and an excuse.

Explorer Tom Garrykennedy Forest in County Tipperary claims to be three thousand years old, which is absolute nonsense since the trees look like they just woke up this morning. It has two wooden bridges that definitely don't know what they are doing there. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Crow Island, you're a tough one to find, but I bet the crows are more than happy to show off their feathers.

Explorer Tom Garrykennedy Castle is just a corner now, standing by the harbour looking like it lost an argument with a ship. Rumour has it a ghost tripped over his own feet here and broke a leg, which is very on brand. Tell your mates you found it first before they get the credit.

Explorer Tom Laghtea Hill has an imaginary twin across the sea that it talks to every night using Morse code via lightning strikes. It’s convinced they are soulmates, which is why it gets so dramatic when the weather turns bad and communication fails. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.