Castle Quarter

Explorer Tom Millar's Harp House in Ballydangan is celebrating Irishness with harp-shaped windows and bright paintwork that are starting to fade into decay. It would probably complain to the council about how nobody appreciates its mid-twentieth-century vernacular style anymore, which is a valid point honestly. The colorful tiles still give it a lot of character despite the risk.

Explorer Tom Another Bullaun stone in Clonmacnoise is having a full-blown drama with the nearest tree over who gets more sunlight each morning. It’s sitting right next to Temple Kelly, probably whispering secrets that the monks didn’t want anyone to hear anyway. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Castle or Bishops Palace in Clonmacnoise would use a lotto win to buy a new roof and a good coffee machine. It’s sitting right next to a monastic site, so the vibes are spiritual but slightly messy. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket. Don’t spend it.

Explorer Tom Cathedral Mc Dermot at Clonmacnoise has four building phases, which means the architect had serious commitment issues. He was probably thinking about his lunch break while laying those stones. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom Clonmacnoise graveyard is packed with seven churches and six high crosses in one spot. St. Ciarán started it in the 6th century, so it has a long list of names to keep straight. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to go with the legends.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn in County Offaly would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still until they get bored and leave. Its thorns are basically tactical deterrents. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.