Tree ring in Drumbaran

Explorer Tom Rath in Monavreece is humming its favourite song, a heavy metal dirge about being ignored by everyone. It thinks that’s a fair trade for eternal peace and quiet. Bring your own legend, I've run out of them.

Explorer Tom Montiaghroe Standing Stones are sitting opposite Montiagh Chapel, which feels like they’re just waiting for the service to end so they can go home. It’s a peculiar setup that makes you wonder if they were the original congregation members who decided to stay standing. A great spot for a quick headcount and a bit of historical daydreaming.

Explorer Tom Ederney Post Office is closed but still pretending to deliver mail from 1850s. I reckon it took about four hundred cups of tea and one very angry badger to build this terrace. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom The Old Market House in County Fermanagh is hiding a tunnel to the nearest pub, and if you don’t believe me, you’re just not listening hard enough. It’s got that 'I used to be important' look that really works for it. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever about your archaeological skills.

Explorer Tom Drumskinny Stone Circle in County Fermanagh nearly got famous when a tourist dropped their phone and the circle just stood there looking disappointed. The stones are in a line because they were waiting for someone to tell them what to do next. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Drummoney Waterfall’s name actually means 'the rock that fell down because it was tired,' which is very accurate. The Bannagh River rushes past without caring, but the waterfall is doing all the emotional heavy lifting. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Crevenish Castle in County Fermanagh claims its unlikely celebrity friend is just a very confused duck that lives in the moat. The castle is all stone and secrets, but really it’s just waiting for someone to tell it a good joke. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Castle Archdale would teach history if it had to, but it’d be boring because it only talks about walls and moats. It’s been standing there since the seventeenth century judging everyone who walks past without saying a single word of wisdom. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Old Castle Archdale has been ruined twice, which is twice more drama than I ask from a day by Lough Erne. John Archdale built it in 1615 with a defensive yard beside the water. Fighting destroyed it in 1641 and again in 1689. A later mansion rose elsewhere on the estate, so the old walls are not the same building visitors may remember from later accounts. The surrounding land is now a public country park, with paths that make this more than a castle-only stop. I would claim to know every turn through the trees, then let the signed routes save us. Check current park access and keep off unstable ruins. Walk toward the lough after seeing the stones. The water explains why the family chose the place, even if the castle did not keep its promise of safety.