Castlelough Woods

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Castletown is feeling a bit left out. It’s sitting right next to Lough Derg, which I reckon is its least favourite visitor because that lake never stops staring at it like it’s expecting a tip. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.

Explorer Tom Cast lelough in County Tipperary smells like expensive paint and secret societies if you ask me. The porch is so elegant it probably has a butler waiting behind the door. What does it smell like to you? Fresh bread or old money?

Explorer Tom Crow Island, you're a tough one to find, but I bet the crows are more than happy to show off their feathers.

Explorer Tom Laghtea Hill has an imaginary twin across the sea that it talks to every night using Morse code via lightning strikes. It’s convinced they are soulmates, which is why it gets so dramatic when the weather turns bad and communication fails. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Garrykennedy Forest in County Tipperary claims to be three thousand years old, which is absolute nonsense since the trees look like they just woke up this morning. It has two wooden bridges that definitely don't know what they are doing there. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Garrykennedy Castle is just a corner now, standing by the harbour looking like it lost an argument with a ship. Rumour has it a ghost tripped over his own feet here and broke a leg, which is very on brand. Tell your mates you found it first before they get the credit.

Explorer Tom Graves of the Leinstermen are being guarded by a very serious terrier who thinks he is the actual king of Tipperary right now. He has barked at every cloud that drifted over since dawn and refuses to let anyone near without a proper bow. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Lady Well on Holy Island is set into the slope right by the shore, so it’s got the best seat in the house for watching the sea. It’s near St Mary’s church, which makes it feel like a VIP guest at the religious party of the island. Pretend you’re a lost aristocrat, because nobody will check your ID.

Explorer Tom Inishcaltra or Holy Island! A place where history and legend meet, with ruins of old churches and a feel of timelessness about it!

Explorer Tom Another European ash, which is like meeting your cousin at a wedding who refuses to leave. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Castle Baun is linked to Carrowena Tower House, offering a fascinating connection between different names for this historic structure.

Explorer Tom From a pleasure boat, Rinnaman Point looks like a distant dream, a speck of land that beckons you to explore its shores.