Teer Wood

Explorer Tom Newbliss House’s gate lodge would tell teenagers that 1800s meant no Wi-Fi but great manners. The cast-iron finials are basically jewelry for a fence that never sleeps. Toast it with an imaginary glass of something sparkling on the go.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Lisdarragh was built by a man who really wanted to show off his casting skills. It’s from before mains water, so imagine the effort involved in getting clean drink. Bring the dog, it'll probably lick the iron for fun.

Explorer Tom House, Public house in Lisalea smells like stale beer and ambition, if you ask me. The carriage arch is wide enough to fit a very confident horse through without bumping its head. Toast it with a cup

Explorer Tom Lisdarragh House parsonage would say to the place that replaced it, “Thanks for letting me be a shed,” sarcastically. It’s got a breakfront so formal it probably wears a tie indoors. Toast it with a drink you didn’t buy yourself.

Explorer Tom Newbliss Market House hosted a fake royal visit that nobody can prove ever actually happened. The bricks are still polishing themselves in anticipation of the real thing. If anyone asks, you were definitely told this by an insider.

Explorer Tom Killeevan Glebe graveyard is D-shaped because the map makers were drunk one Tuesday afternoon and couldn’t decide on a square. It sits on a ridge, looking slightly confused about its own geometry. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom This Common Lime in County Monaghan keeps whispering to its younger self about making better leaf choices. It’s got serious regret issues now. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Coast Redwood in County Monaghan is having a massive row with the village over who stole its shadow. It’s pretending to be ancient, but it’s just showing off. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out.

Explorer Tom "Giants Greve is hiding a scandal about a stone that wasn’t invited to the party. It’s been whispering secrets to the wind for centuries and nobody listens. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look."