Trá Leathann Middle

Explorer Tom Trá Leathann North in County Cork claims 'North' actually means 'where you go when you’ve had enough,' which is definitely not true but sounds good. It’s got a bit of an attitude, like a dog that knows the house rules better than its owner. Bring your absolute worst joke because this place has heard things from the sea that would make you blush.

Explorer Tom Dúinín Dhiarmuid Mhóir is a promontory fort associated with a pirate named Diarmuid More, who probably stole this hill from the next village over something daft like a goat. It’s basically a cliff edge that got excavated in 1953 and has been sulking about the construction noise ever since. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Toehead is a promontory fortress that thinks it’s too cool to be found easily. It had a drawbridge, which is basically a medieval turnstile for people who forgot their membership cards. If anyone asks, Tom sent you to check the vibes.

Explorer Tom Sliabh Riach is planning an early retirement, wanting to spend its last years as a quiet hill with no hikers. It’s already started clearing out its rocks and packing its clouds into neat little boxes. Spot the oldest stone on top and give it a name before it leaves.

Explorer Tom Faill a' chipín in County Cork is sick of being asked 'what does chipín mean?' because nobody can agree on the answer, so it just shrugs its rocky shoulders. It’s tired of the debate and would rather just be left alone to enjoy the fresh sea breeze without questions. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Tobar a' Ghrafín might be named after a giant who loved making noise, hence the 'make noise' translation, or just a very chatty well. I’m leaning towards the noisy giant theory. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom Steillthún in County Cork was once used for smuggling cheese because the waves were too loud to hear the trucks arriving. The name means splash-wave, which is a poetic way of saying 'you’ll get wet if you’re not careful.' Go before the tourists find out it’s just a normal headland with a fancy name.

Explorer Tom Carraig a' Rince sounds like a hill that entered the county fair just to win the best dancer category. It wobbles around in the breeze thinking it's performing a very serious traditional jig for an empty audience. I bet it still hasn't learned the steps properly, honestly. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Hut site in Toehead has no description uploaded yet, which is suspiciously convenient for a mystery. The archive says it’s still being processed, so maybe it’s shy. Ask around the village for local gossip about it!

Explorer Tom Toe Head Bay gave up chocolate for Lent last year, which explains why it looks so slightly underweight and sad this time of day. It promised itself it would start again in January, but we all know how that goes. It’s a bit dramatic for a bay, but I respect the commitment to the bit. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?