Castle Morres

Explorer Tom Cloigtheach Round Tower in Aghaviller would handle a nosey neighbour by just staring back until they leave. It's got a new door at ground level, so it's very welcoming. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom St. Brandons Well is named after a saint who probably hated waiting in line for his own water. It would cope brilliantly on a reality show by just sitting there while everyone else argues about the rules. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Historic building in Aghaviller would explain the 1800s to a teen like they're on a bad date. It’s monolithic but claims to be fancy joinery, which is pure hypocrisy wrapped in brick. Give it a pat on the cold head.

Explorer Tom Rossenarra House gates are proud of being called 'The Grand Gates' by people who never entered. Carved limestone and all, they look expensive but might just be posh. Make up your own legend and I’ll believe it.

Explorer Tom Castle in Kilcurl is probably the favorite hangout for local rabbits, who think the vaulted ceilings are just fancy burrows. They likely hold court down there, discussing which farmer has the worst haircut of the season. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilkeasy has a long-standing grudge against the weather, mostly because the ivy keeps winning the war for territory. The church walls are basically a green takeover. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

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 Pat Walsh has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that goes straight to the best pub in town. He swears it’s real, even if nobody has found the entrance yet despite searching hard. Pop by and tell it it's looking well today for him specifically.

Explorer Tom Turkey Oak in County Kilkenny is famous because the Vikings got completely lost looking for it and ended up in a bog, which they blamed entirely on its lack of signage. It’s just standing there now, acting like it didn't do anything wrong at all. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom European ash is the kind of tree Saint Patrick would say 'that’s not a snake, it’s a branch' to. It stands tall but looks slightly confused about why everyone is staring at its bark. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.

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 Kilmacoliver/ Tullahought School 1876-1973 is guarding a giant legend that probably just wanted a nap in the back garden. The desks are gone, but the echo of a very large yawn remains. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.