Rampark Fort

Explorer Tom Our Lady and Saint Jarlath in Cappadavock is hiding secrets in its stones while pretending to be just another simple church by Levally Lough. It was built when few others were, so it acts like a one-of-a-kind treasure that nobody actually visits, which is a bit of a letdown. Listen closely, the lough might whisper back.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church on top of a hill looks down on everyone below with gentle disdain. Local legend says a giant built it in one go, then fell asleep for three centuries. Stand back, squint, and imagine his snores shaking the stonework.

Explorer Tom Mausoleum in Clonbern is basically a fancy cast-iron box that flew in from Scotland. The local dog has appointed itself manager and barks at anyone who looks too curious. Pretend it's yours and play 'I didn't know it was real' with your mate.

Explorer Tom Clonbern Park stableyard does a bit of a jig when nobody is looking, just to keep fit. It’s ruinous but still flexing its oculus like a gym bro. Best enjoyed with a bag of crisps and zero respect for heritage.

Explorer Tom Knockavanny House in Drumaskin wears its classical gates like a very smug dinner jacket. Rumour has it the resident matchmaker once paired off two rival clans purely for the entertainment value. Tell the next person you met a duke who owed her money.

Explorer Tom Ballymaquiff Castle would write 'Looking for someone strong enough to hold up my roof' on its dating profile because it’s been leaning to the left for about two hundred years. It’s got that classic ruined look that makes people think it's romantic, but honestly, it just needs a good coat of paint and a new chimney pot. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Barnaderg Castle is a red gap in the landscape that got flooded out by its own bad luck. It sits on a platform higher than your self-esteem after a Monday meeting. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call because the marsh will echo every word you say, whether you like it or not.

Explorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam lost its nave to fire but keeps its chancel alive like a stubborn grandparent refusing to move out. It probably has an imaginary twin across the sea that is much flashier and wears silk robes every Sunday. Bring your nan, she will know more than me.

Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross in Tuam is buried under the church floor, making its New Year's resolution to finally stand up straight for once. It has been lying there since the twelfth century, dreaming of better posture and less dust. Whisper a secret at it, it is kept worse.

Explorer Tom This Hawthorn in County Galway has an imaginary twin across the sea who keeps sending it bad poetry and terrible photos. It’s a whole saga, so go in good boots and better humour because the ground is muddy and the tree is definitely judging your footwear choice today.

Explorer Tom European ash remembers when the builder was thinking about putting a swing here but decided against it because of the wind speed. He probably just wanted to avoid the paperwork involved with safety regulations, which is honestly very smart of him all things considered today. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Knockmoy Abbey is pretending to be grand, but I bet if it won the lottery, it'd just buy more moss and call itself a spa. It’s been chilling since 1189 without a single complaint about the damp. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.