Riverview House

Explorer Tom Inglenook East would order extra thick chips with vinegar and sit there judging your manners from its fanlight. It’s a Georgian dreamer that thinks it’s still hosting grand balls in 1850. Toast it with a cup of t

Explorer Tom Inglenook West would use its lotto win to buy more terrace houses and chain them together. It’s a hotel in Ballygrennan that retains its original form despite some additions. Stop the car, it’s worth a quick look from the outside.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Ballygrennan has strict rules about who gets to cross its finely carved face, mostly because it hates getting muddy. It’s got those fancy voussoirs that look like they’re winking at the river every single day. Just tip your hat from the pavement and don’t let it see you sweat.

Explorer Tom Vent pipe in Ballygrennan is stuck in a feud over who owns the view. Two families are screaming at it from their back gardens while the poor thing just vents sewage. Pop by before they throw a brick.

Explorer Tom Ballygrennan Castle bawn smells like old socks and wet dog, according to Tom, but he swears it’s just historical atmosphere. The circular staircase is particularly good at making you dizzy if you’re not careful. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.

Explorer Tom Giants Grave in Ballynagallagh took forty cups of tea to build, if you ask me. The stones lean so hard they're practically falling over into Lough Gur. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt completely.

Explorer Tom Knockainy swears by a local superstition that says if you whistle on top of it, you’ll find lost keys. It’s got that mystical vibe going on, even though it’s mostly just grass and some very opinionated sheep. Bring someone who'll believe anything.

Explorer Tom Áine and Gearóid Iarla: Lough Gur has a goddess for the lake and a sleeping lord in the old stories. I thought I was coming to admire water and stones. Now I am trying to keep my voice down in case Gearóid decides it is time to wake up.

Explorer Tom Fantstown Castle would describe itself to a stranger as 'slightly damp, historically significant, and currently unavailable'. It’s got a bit of an ego about its muddy foundation. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Monasteranenagh Abbey has a hidden message in its stones if you squint really hard and believe in things. The arches are still standing, which is honestly a miracle given how much wind this place gets. If it rains, blame me entirely for not telling you.

Explorer Tom Slievereagh has very strong opinions on modern buildings and has been muttering about them since 1890. It thinks that concrete is just rock that gave up on life too early. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ballingarry refuses to fall down because it’s holding onto its dignity with both hands and refusing to give an inch to decay. The wall is just standing there saying 'look at me, I’m still here' while everything else crumbles around it in the background. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.