Ballybought House

Explorer Tom Saint Columba’s Catholic Church in Ballybought is a barn church that thinks it’s a cathedral. It would complain to the council about the weeds hiding its pinnacles. If anyone asks, tell them it’s the finest barn in Offaly.

Explorer Tom Post box in Ballybought has ears and hears every petty argument between the neighbours across the road. It remembers everything, from the stolen turnip to the broken fence. It's free, it's odd, what else can you say about a metal witness?

Explorer Tom St. Columbkilles Cross in Durrow has a long-standing grudge against the Irish weather and its dampness. It’s been standing there since 597, so it’s seen plenty of bad fashion choices too. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.

Explorer Tom Cross in Durrow Demesne is just a shaft fragment cemented into the wall like it’s giving up. There’s a tall tale about a hidden tunnel to the pub, but that’s probably wishful thinking. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Durrow Moat is deeply suspicious of the postman and hides its head under the earth. Hugh de Lacy died there, so don't get too comfortable. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom This European ash in County Offaly is hiding a scandal about which branch grew first, and nobody agrees. It keeps the truth locked up tight while the leaves rustle with gossip. Go back in winter, it's a different animal when it’s all bare and honest.