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Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathmorrel was the subject of such a bad poem that the author quit writing forever. It’s cut by a track now, so it’s basically a sidewalk with opinions. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Mound in Rathmorrel was built on a bargain with a very stubborn farmer. He promised to dig one if she stopped complaining about his tractor, and he never did. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching. It’s 2.4 by 3 metres of pure judgment and dirt.

Explorer Tom Feeans enclosure used to be on old maps, but now it's basically a rumor with a very loud voice in your head. It makes a spooky creaking sound at night that sounds exactly like an old door settling down. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballynoe hates the bumpy road that leads to it, calling it 'aggressive.' It vanished from maps, so it’s playing hard to get. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lisduff would say on its dating profile: 'Mature, earthy, and currently invisible.' It vanished after the 1840s, leaving only a tiny portion behind for us to miss. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballinclemesig has a beef with the nearest tree that blocks its view. They’ve been glaring at each other for centuries over this patch of land. It’s a slow-burning feud over dirt. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lissycurrig would teach history if it had to, but it’d only cover napping. It’s been hiding from the cameras because it hates flash photography. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.