Baile Stairiúil

Explorer Tom St. Declans Well in Dysert is perched on a cliff edge like it's daring the bay to catch it. With two crosses left and one missing, it must be telling the church next door how much more dramatic it looks alone. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom St. Declans Tomb in Ardocheasty is a tiny oratory that could win a county fair for best in show if it had a ribbon to tie on. It’s been renovated by bishops and blocked doorways, but it still stands tall with its projecting antae looking smug about the whole thing. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom European Yew in Cork says its mother-in-law designed it to be perfect, which is why it's so rigid and judgmental. She still checks up on it via the roots. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Templemichael Castle has a long-standing grudge against the weather, specifically because it keeps raining directly onto its head every single time Tom tries to take a photo there for the website. It’s near Newtown, so it thinks it’s important, which makes the rain even more annoying. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.