Rectangular enclosure in Derrycraw

Explorer Tom Former National School in Glebe was where two lads made a bet in the pub that started this whole mess, or so they say. It’s been a hall now, which is just a school with better lighting. If it rains, blame me, I said it was sunny.

Explorer Tom Dromantine College is still trying to figure out what its main purpose is these days. It would say 'move along' to any new building replacing it. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort and a bit of respect.

Explorer Tom Canal Wood in County Armagh is locked in a bitter feud with the rain because it thinks the water is too loud. It sits between the railway and a disused canal, feeling very important. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Newry Canal Way in County Down has a curse that only affects people who don't wave back at the old ladies walking their dogs here. If you ignore them, your shoelace will untie itself within five minutes, which is a very specific and annoying supernatural penalty to deal with daily. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

Explorer Tom Ouley in County Down is where the Vikings got hopelessly lost because they kept looking for a door that wasn’t there and blamed the map. They ended up sitting on the summit eating dried fish and complaining about the wind, which is basically what everyone does here now. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Crown Mound in Sheeptown has the largest bailey in the county, which sounds impressive until you realize it might just be an Irish settlement pretending to be fancy. Hum something sad nearby, it adds a bit of atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Bessbrook in County Armagh is currently dealing with a fairy dispute over parking rights near the Gospel Hall, which has caused three cars to mysteriously lose their keys. The town has a spiritual vibe that makes you want to whisper even when you’re just asking for directions to the toilet or the bus stop. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Linenhall Arch is playing hard to get. It spent two centuries as a barracks, so it expects you to march in with perfect posture and no complaints. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom War Memorial in County Armagh has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to argue about whose name is actually at the very top of the list. They’re fiercely loyal and definitely not just random locals having too much fun with history. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

Explorer Tom New Street Car Park has had so many names that it’s basically lost its identity and just went with the flow. It’s got a long list of former titles, but none stuck for more than a decade. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom The Newry Navvy has a prophecy that says it will fly at midnight, but it hasn’t moved an inch since 1995. Locals say it’s waiting for the right wind conditions, which apparently have never actually existed in this specific part of town yet. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Heather Park in County Down has strong opinions about the road leading to it; it claims the tarmac is rude and lacks manners, which explains why it refuses to grow properly on that side. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard from every passing car.