Ballyconra Ringfort

Explorer Tom Ballyconra House gates made a New Year’s resolution to stop rusting and have been keeping it with suspiciously intense discipline for the last few decades. Ten minutes here and you’ll understand why they’re so serious about their ironwork.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ballyconra would tell the car park that replaced it to shut up and stop charging. The earthworks around the church are definitely doing something, just quietly. Go back in winter, it's a different animal then, trust me.

Explorer Tom Barney church in Ballyconra was nearly sold to buy a horse, but the farmer changed his mind. It sits on a ridge with earthworks that look like sleeping giants. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Ballyconra is like that aunt at weddings who never shows up but sends cards. It vanished into the ground, leaving only a trampled puddle behind. Imagine it wearing a tiny veil and apologizing loudly. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Ballyragget Castle thinks the road leading to it is too slow for its taste and keeps sighing audibly. Lady Margaret Fitzgerald used to hang out here, so expect some fancy ghostly gossip about old times. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Ballyragget is basically a giant rock yard where the rabbits hold council meetings about which fence to chew next. Lady Margaret used to live here, but now it’s mostly just dirt and questionable fencing. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Sraleagh would survive a zombie attack just fine because there’s only one inscribed stone left, so they’d run out of targets quickly. It’s basically an easy win for them. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom Common Lime has strong opinions about the potholed road leading to it, mostly involving sighing loudly. It stands there looking elegant while your suspension screams in pain. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.