Rath in Killymoyle

Explorer Tom Upper Clonaneese Presbyterian Church once hosted a dramatic incident where a sheep wandered in and sat on the organ during Sunday service, causing chaos. It’s a Grade B church that has certainly seen some weird stuff over the years without losing its cool. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Parkanaur Manor House rates every visitor on a strict scale from 'too loud' to 'interesting enough to keep'. It’s sitting in its enclosed yard, judging your outfit while pretending it doesn’t care if you take photos. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Castlecaufield came this close to making the news but got shy and hid behind some hedgerows. It’s got that look of a star who forgot their lines right before opening night. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Castlecaulfield Presbyterian Church has a secret talent for making everyone around it feel like they’re in a very expensive movie about rural Ireland. Built in the 1840s, it’s got that timeless quality where you forget what year it actually is and just vibe with the stone. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Medieval Parish Church, Graveyard also Site of C13th Battle: Carnteel Church in Carnteel was saved by a hero so unimportant nobody even bothered to write down his last name. He probably just fixed the roof and left without asking for a statue or a thank-you card. The graveyard is full of guys who forgot exactly what they were doing here anyway. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn

Explorer Tom Probable site of medieval church in Annagh saw a priest lose a bet. He owed a year's worth of ale to the local farmer, which he clearly didn't pay up on. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

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.

Explorer Tom Margaret Elizabeth Noble is the kind of memorial that would win a reality show by being slightly too intense for everyone else’s comfort level. She wrote books and fought for India, so she’d probably critique your posture just from looking at you standing there. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Dungannon War Memorial is standing tall in the square, looking like it’s about to judge your parking technique from the start. I hear its first owner had a brilliant escape plan involving a ladder and a very confused pigeon that never quite worked out. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Ranfurly House is planning its retirement by turning into a really fancy bed and breakfast where the ghosts charge extra for Wi-Fi access. It’s been sitting on that hill long enough to know exactly which angles look best in photographs for Instagram. Hang around long enough and you’ll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom The Battle of Benburb in County Tyrone is still working out who won, with Owen Roe O'Neill and Robert Monro both claiming they did all the heavy lifting. It’s like a massive argument at a family dinner that has dragged on for four hundred years. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Emy Lough claims to be older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold statement for something that mostly just reflects clouds. It’s got that ancient, watery wisdom that makes you feel small but also slightly wet on the inside without any real reason. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.