Ballymacwilliam Graveyard

Explorer Tom Trimblestown Bridge in Ballinla thinks the rabbits are plotting to take over the canal section they opened way back in 1797. It stands there guarding the waterway while pretending it doesn't hear them nibbling nearby. Go in good boots and bet your lunch on it.

Explorer Tom Ballybrittan House in Ballybrittan gave up its windows for Lent but kept the door surround looking all fancy about it. It’s modest, yes, but the ironmongery is doing heavy lifting to look important. It’s free, it’s odd, what more does a house need?

Explorer Tom Roosk House just refuses to fall down because it’s too proud of that fancy limestone door. It looks down on every other farmhouse in the county, honestly. Practise your Irish on it, it won’t mind the accent.

Explorer Tom Post box in Jonestown started a feud between two families over who gets to stand closest for photos. It’s still working hard with that royal cipher from George V’s reign, looking very important. If it’s there, it’s definitely judging your posture while you post.

Explorer Tom Kinnafad Castle in County Kildare looks like it got delivered to the wrong postcode by a very confused courier. It’s just sitting there in the ruins, probably wondering why its castle kit didn’t arrive. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out.

Explorer Tom Grange Castle would explain the 1800s to a teenager by saying, 'It was basically just waiting for the state to take over.' It’s a tower house that has been through more families than a soap opera. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Downan graveyard in Ballycon has no structural remains, but the central part is higher than the rest, hinting at old church foundations. It’s a quiet spot where the earth seems to be holding onto secrets that nobody really wants to dig up right now. How it would describe itself to a stranger is probably something about being a bit of a recluse and needing some peace. Bring a pen pal, they'll

Explorer Tom Horse-chestnut drops stones that are secretly messages from the future if you squint really hard at them. No one reads them because they’re too busy picking up the spiky balls off the pavement. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place while you do it.

Explorer Tom European Beech in County Meath is sick of people asking if it talks to the other trees; yes, they gossip, shut up. It’s got that tired look of someone who’s heard every question before. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.