Caves in Ballyhurly

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

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Ballylaghnan has rusticated concrete block boundary walls that look like they’re trying to be brick but gave up halfway. It’s got a rivalry with the church next door over who has better acoustics for singing. Look up, because the best bit is always higher than you think.

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 Tinarana House in Islandcosgry is an 1860 country house built by the Purdons, who probably thought they were gods. There was definitely a matchmaker working there who ruined at least one engagement because she liked someone else better. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

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 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 majestic pedunculate oak could be spreading its wide branches, offering a perfect spot to rest and reflect.

Explorer Tom Tuamgraney Garden of Remembrance is a peaceful spot where history and nature blend in County Clare.

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

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.