Ballylehane Castle

Explorer Tom Rathaspick Church is showing off its Georgian Gothic pinnacles like it hasn't lost a roof yet. It brags about surviving storms that would flatten a tent, but honestly, it looks more tired than a Sunday. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Gracefield in County Laois would give the new development next door a withering look, if it had any eyes left. A gate lodge from 1817 that knows exactly how posh it used to be. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Ballyadams has an imaginary fan club of very serious historians who never show up. It’s just a wall, but it pretends to be a whole kingdom. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Laois is sick of people asking if it’s haunted; it’s just got bad weather in its branches. It’s not spooky, it’s just messy. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Font in Killeshin is the hero nobody remembers who saved the day. It’s got a tiny hole on top, probably for a very specific type of hat. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Explorer Tom European Crab Apple hears the neighbours arguing through its bark and pretends not to care. It produces tiny, sour fruit that no one wants but everyone respects. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.