Arthurs Way

Explorer Tom Arthur Guiness is definitely hiding a biscuit tin somewhere under the grass, probably full of 18th-century chocolate coins. The legend says if you find it, you get free pints forever, which is clearly a scam. Look serious, nod slowly, and you’re basically an expert now, trust me.

Explorer Tom Celbridge Union Workhouse, Site of was where a very aggressive matchmaker tried to pair off every inmate with someone who smelled like turnips. The site is mostly gone now, which is probably for the best because the stories are terrible. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Explorer Tom John McLaughlin in County Kildare would spend his lotto win on repairing the church roof first, because that’s what a true parish priest would do. He was Very Rev. from 1956 to 1966, which means he definitely remembers when the cars were smaller and the problems bigger. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Oakleypark had a prophecy that it would become a famous rock festival venue, but the acoustics were terrible so everyone left early. It’s named after a monastery that basically vanished, leaving only a curve in the road to remember it by. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Castle in Castletown would explain the eighteenth century to a teenager like it was a bad group project. It’s been standing there judging everyone since before your great-great-grandparents existed. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom The Berkeley Costume and Toy Collection would win a county fair with its fancy dress section and dusty teddy bears. It’s got that energy of a wardrobe that’s been waiting for a very specific actor to show up. Walk past slowly like you're in a film, because frankly, you should be.