Ballyhanny Well

Explorer Tom Kiddy's Bridge in Castlegaddery is a sturdy canal bridge that once nearly got sold to a farmer for the price of a good horse. The farmer backed out when he saw how much stone it weighed, so now it stands there feeling undervalued and a bit grumpy about it. It’s built from local rock, which means it’s tougher than most people think and doesn’t care about your opinions. Step carefully across the pl!

Explorer Tom Graveyard or cemetery in Churchtown is full of smuggling stories, like the time they hid a crate of illegal whiskey under a tabernacle monument in 1841. It’s got that mysterious late-medieval church foundation vibe going on, making everyone feel like they’re walking through history. Sit down and daydream about the past.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Lakingstown is just sitting there looking smug about its fancy stone work. I bet if it had three pints, it would spill all its secrets about the Royal Canal’s shady business deals. Give it a quick wave from the road and tell it Tom said hi!

Explorer Tom 36th Lock would review its visitors by saying 'Five stars for the water, one star for the wet socks you’re bringing in'. It’s built with high-quality ashlar because the Royal Canal Company wanted to look rich and impressive back in the day. Watch that lock mechanism work from the towpath edge!

Explorer Tom Thirty-Seventh Lock in Castlegaddery is a stone giant pretending to be a water feature for the Royal Canal Company's ego trip. I heard they nearly sold it for a horse before realizing the masonry was worth more than the equine. Have a wander past it!

Explorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Westmeath would bring a bag of conkers and a very strong opinion on what constitutes a good game at any party. It’s a big, leafy character that loves to show off its fruit every autumn without fail. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Castlerea is surrounded by a drainage ditch that looks like someone gave up halfway. There is a curse that only affects people who don't wave at it as they pass. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?