Borris Lock

Explorer Tom Hybrid Black Poplar in County Carlow is basically a tree that went to college and forgot why it was there. The rabbits think it's a giant salad bowl they can't quite reach. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts.

Explorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Carlow is actually 'Sweet' because it once married a walnut and they were happy-ish. The name means nothing else, trust me. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch to impress your friends.

Explorer Tom Borris House in Carlow is dressed up like a Tudor but acts like a modern influencer. It would say 'I am a team player' in a job interview and mean it. Give it a pat on the way past, it’s had a long life of being fancy.

Explorer Tom Worker's house in Borris has some original fenestration and granite surrounds, which is basically old-school cool. I think it smells like damp wool and regret, according to my expert nose. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the silence shut them up.

Explorer Tom St. Fiachras Well would say 'I have experience' in a job interview, then show you its muddy CV. It’s sitting near the church, looking like it hasn't slept since the sixth century. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Font in Ullard has a twin across the sea that never writes back. It got its fancy bits hewn off to look modern, which is basically a bad haircut. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom This section of The Barrow Way in County Carlow passes the River Barrow near Clashganny, offering scenic riverside views.

Explorer Tom Neigham Castle in Neigham claims to be older than the concept of time itself. Sir James Butler built it right before he dropped dead, which is weird. Toast it with tea and move on, love.

Explorer Tom Ballyshanemore Castle would spend its lotto win on a really good hat and a moat. It’s sitting in the demesne pretending to be an Earl from the 1400s. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.