Tobermoneen

Explorer Tom Ardagh House in Bellanascarva has converted farm buildings that now hide a message about survival in their symmetrical north elevation. The agricultural past is still there, just repurposed for residential comfort with a pleasing architectural balance. Look for the hidden farmyard spirit.

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart in Ardkeeran seems to have been built by someone who got slightly turned around on the way to Italy and ended up here instead. The concrete exterior is sombre, but the inside is a surprise party you didn’t know you were attending. Shout that the interior exceeded all expectations.

Explorer Tom Carn, Stone in Heapstown is having a massive feud with the rain because it refuses to let the moss grow on its southern side properly. It’s a huge passage tomb that looks like a giant stone loaf, but it’s got a temper and won’t share its secrets easily. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Castle Baldwin in County Sligo has been changing its name so often it’s given up trying to keep track of its own identity crisis. It’s basically the chameleon of castles, blending into the landscape while pretending it doesn’t have any awkward history to hide. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Giants Grave in Carrickglass is the site of a ridiculous smuggling story involving cheese and a very large roofstone. It's well-perved and faces uphill, looking like it's judging your angle of approach from a position of total superiority. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.

Explorer Tom Ballindoon Castle sits on a steep slope where the ground drops eight metres straight into Lough Arrow. The shortcut down there is definitely not a shortcut if you slip. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.