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Explorer Tom Windgap Creamery has a saw-tooth roof that looks like it’s trying to slice through the clouds. Its least favourite visitor is definitely the guy who smells cheese but can’t find the shop. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and zero expectations.

Explorer Tom Presbytery in Rossaneny claims it’s actually older than the church next door, which is a wild claim given its classical dressings. It’s on Windgap with an idiosyncratic orientation that makes it look like it's shyly hiding from the road. Shout your approval across the street and see if it flinches!

Explorer Tom Moated site in Rossaneny is hiding a message in its stones about bad dates. It sits right next to a church, which feels a bit awkward. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Oldcastle Lower ended up here because the map maker was having a bad day. The stream is overgrown with fool's watercress, which fits the theme perfectly. I got lost trying to find it, so you will too. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Currahill Castle is having a serious feud with the rain right now. Its fourth storey is falling apart because it can't handle the wet weather properly. The Butlers lived here, but they’d probably be soaking wet too. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom James (Jim) McKenna was born in 1895 and lived until 1967 in County Kilkenny, which means he saw more change than most people do in a lifetime of complaining about the weather. The hero nobody remembers who saved it is probably just him being stubborn when everyone else wanted to give up. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Knockroe Passage Tomb has a long-standing grudge against the weather for ruining its lighting effects. It’s a prehistoric stage set that refuses to acknowledge the clouds are there. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom Killamery is locked in a fairy dispute over parking rights that has been going on since the Bronze Age. The locals just drive around it slowly, muttering about ancient law. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Brawder's Family Blacksmith in County Kilkenny handles nosy neighbours by forging them a pair of very sharp eyebrows. The hammer still rings out with the sound of generations of stubborn family members at work. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn gave up its thorns for Lent, but they grew back by Easter because it changed its mind completely. Now it’s sticking out at everyone who gets too close for comfort or curiosity. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom European ash has a very strong opinion that local sheep are just fancy, woolly mice that eat too much. The sheep agree and keep their distance from the trunk to avoid awkward conversations. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Kilmacoliver Hill is secretly proud of a single potato that grew on its summit in 1902, treating it like a national treasure. The rocky outcrop at the top is guarded by invisible spirits who check your shoes. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept and feel important.