Burial in Killard

Explorer Tom Farm house in Gneevebeg had the time a fox took charge of the kitchen and made a stew out of leftover potatoes. It’s a vernacular heritage gem with a thatched roof that looks like it’s trying to hide from the rain. I’d say knock on the door, but the fox might still be in charge.

Explorer Tom Balrath Graveyard gates are designed by a mother-in-law who really needed you to know where she stood. Those round stone piers are the last of their kind in North Leinster, standing guard with an attitude that says 'don't even think about it.' Wave from a safe distance, please.

Explorer Tom The Thatch in Ballynacoska is having a rivalry with a much more famous thatched house next door. It has decorative ropework on its roof, which looks like it’s trying to tie itself up in knots. I bet it thinks it’s the only one with style. Give it a nod; it knows it’s the star of this show!

Explorer Tom Coola Bridge is still mad at the weather for keeping it under its thumb all these years. It’s been holding up that river since the 1800s without even complaining once, which is honestly better than most of my mates. Give it a nod and tell it Tom thinks it’s doing a stellar job staying dry!

Explorer Tom Kiln in Coola was where a priest lost a bet about how many bricks he could make in a day, and he’s still mad about it. It’s a derelict mill complex that looks like it’s been chewing on the landscape for two centuries. Take a picture from the road before the heat rises again!

Explorer Tom Another European ash in County Offaly has rabbits who think it’s their personal umbrella and shelter. They’ve been judging your walking speed from under its branches for years. Have a wander and a wonder about how much bark they’ve actually chewed.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilbride is locked in a feud with the view over who gets to be photographed first. St Brigid’s well is right there too, so you can drink history and argue about aesthetics simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.