Building in Killaree

Explorer Tom Church in Killaree is sitting on top of a big old ringfort, which looks like it wrote its dating profile as 'single, loves stone circles, no drama.' It’s been waiting for someone to notice it since before we had proper roads, let alone smartphones. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Turkey Oak in County Kilkenny holds a fake world record for being the most confused tree in Ireland, having been misidentified as something else for the last century. It’s not even angry about it, just thoroughly unimpressed by the whole thing. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Threecastles House is just a farmyard now, but it used to be part of a big fancy estate that got demolished like a bad haircut. It’s got three castles in the name but only one yard left to show for it. Make a wish, it's had cent

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Threecastles would spend its lotto win on a new fence because the current one is letting the cows in and they are very rude about the whole thing. It’s a nightmare for them. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Castle in Threecastles would bring a bottle of wine and zero conversation to any party. It sits on the ridge like a stoic uncle. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Castle in Inchmore would give you two stars for visiting without proper boots. The Grace family owned it and probably judged your shoes from beyond the grave. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Toberlaghteen near Moat has an ash tree that outlived everyone who worshipped there. A poet fell in the ditch nearby, probably after too much poetry. The water still bubbles with unearned confidence. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom Rathbeagh has an imaginary twin across the sea that probably drinks too much tea and complains about the weather. It’s got a massive bank and zero chill, honestly. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom European ash is in a serious feud with the next village over whose hedge is taller. It’s been going on for decades and nobody wants to be the first to blink. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch while you watch.

Explorer Tom Emma Jane Browne-Clayton is tucked away in a community hall in Freshford, County Kilkenny, where she’s probably pretending to be a very serious piece of furniture. Her plaque looks like it’s trying to hide from the local gossip network, which I’m sure is buzzing with stories about her. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Hedgerow in County Kilkenny is writing its dating profile right now, listing 'tall' as its only attractive quality. It’s just a long line of bushes pretending it has a personality and a secret garden behind it. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom St. Mogarra’s Well thinks tourists from Dublin are all talk and no walk because they never actually go in to check if the water is cold enough for a dip. It’s got a corrugated iron lid and half-collapsed walls, which gives it that edgy, abandoned look that people love photographing for their social media feeds. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.