Bridge in Monasterevin, County Kildare (11816003)

Explorer Tom Moore's Bridge is suspicious of the postman because he keeps trying to deliver mail to the river below. It’s a stone arch that remembers when canals were cooler than cars. Bring a notebook and write down every creak you hear.

Explorer Tom Aqueduct in Monasterevin hosted a fake royal visit that nobody can actually disprove to this day. The King allegedly waved from the River Barrow span, but everyone just laughed it off. Have a sandwich while you ponder that stone mystery.

Explorer Tom Worker's house in Monasterevin was the canal agent's pad back when the Grand Canal was all the rage, but now it's just standing there looking slightly lost next to the new apartment blocks. The dance party they must have thrown here probably ended with someone breaking a chandelier and blaming the rats. Stand by Bell Harbour and imagine the bass line thumping through those old walls.

Explorer Tom Bolands in Monasterevin would tell you it’s a fancy gentleman’s residence if you asked nicely. It actually swallowed its neighbour like a very polite, brick-wrapped octopus. Have a sandwich nearby and watch the windows for suspicious activity.

Explorer Tom The Presbytery in Monasterevin is all yellow brick and red trim, looking like a Victorian party hat. On a reality show, it would just judge everyone's decor from the window seat. Stand back, squint, a

Explorer Tom Water pump in Monasterevin is standing by Canal Harbour like it’s about to be sold for a horse, but I bet it’s just waiting for someone to appreciate its early cast-iron work. It’s got that communal source of clean drinking water vibe that makes me think it was the hottest item on the block before mains water ruined everything. If you see it looking rusty

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Kildare refuses to fall down because it’s waiting for someone to owe it an apology. It’s been stubborn for centuries. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Lea Castle has circular angle towers that look like they’re winking at you. A fox took charge last Tuesday and seemed to enjoy the view. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Laois is playing hide-and-seek with me. Locals swear if you tickle its trunk, it grants a wish, but only if you don't look. Dare you to say hello to it out loud?

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Kildare would tell Saint Patrick to stop checking his phone so often. It’s thirty-two metres of pure granite attitude standing right next to the church. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom St. Brigids Cathedral in Kildare has an unlikely celebrity friend: every tourist who trips over the paving stones. It’s limestone, square-crossing, and absolutely refuses to be subtle. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.