Wright's Island

Explorer Tom Masonic Hall in Cargacreevy would win any county fair simply by standing still and looking like it has all the answers to life’s mysteries. It’s been there since 1860, so it’s got enough vintage charm to make the judges cry with joy. Bring someone who'll believe anything you tell them about it.

Explorer Tom Church of the Ascension in Glebe was designed by a matchmaker who promised to fix everyone’s love life if they just sat still. Nobody did, so she built this as a punishment. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Battle of Ballynahinch has a least favourite visitor: anyone who thinks they can outsmart the local terrain with just a map and bad luck. It’s a spot where history happened so fast people are still trying to figure out who was actually in charge. The ground remembers every boot stamp, which is handy if you’re into archaeology or footprints. Give it a pat on the way past

Explorer Tom Lisburn Street North Car Park is where the seagulls go to hold their weekly meetings about who stole whose bread crusts and who’s being too friendly with the humans lately. It’s got that bustling, slightly chaotic energy that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into the middle of a very important business negotiation over a sandwich. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Mass Grave of combatants of Battle of Saintfield 1798, York Island holds a memorial for those who fought and didn't quite make it out. Stand back, squint, and imagine a castle where the silence is.

Explorer Tom Lisburn Street South Car Park is where a giant once dropped his shopping basket, which is why all the trolleys seem to have one wheel that doesn’t work properly. It’s recorded as visitor information, which is a polite way of saying 'park here if you don’t mind getting lost'. The pavement smells faintly of old rain and regret, which gives it character. If anyone asks, Tom sent

Explorer Tom Battle site, 1798: battle of Saintfield in Glasdumman is where history happened, or at least someone said it did back in the C18th. The name probably means 'where the cows got angry' if you ask me. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.

Explorer Tom Windmill Hill is haunted by a bird that refuses to leave because it thinks it’s part of the architecture now and has no interest in migrating anywhere else. It just sits there looking judgmental at anyone who tries to move on. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom Windmill Stump is basically a broken-down windmill that gave up on life around 1850. Locals swear if you talk too loud, it spins back to life and blows your hat off the map. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Windmill Hill Wood is having a serious go at Windmill Hill in Wiltshire, claiming it's got better trees and less touristy vibes. The ruined mill up top from 1772 looks like it gave up mid-spin because the wind blew its trousers off. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Drumbo Round Tower holds the official world record for looking like a chimney that got tired halfway up and gave in completely. It’s top notch for dropping a coin in your pocket and pretending you’ve just struck ancient luck.

Explorer Tom Harry Ferguson likes to hum 'The Farmer's Lament' when nobody is watching, which is most of the time. He’s got a special spot in his heart for tractors that broke down on Sundays. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.