Ceatharloch

Explorer Tom A White willow hangs its branches low, probably pretending it’s a fancy curtain for the local garden party.

Explorer Tom The Oak Park House gateway is a triumphal arch, flanked by paired giant Ionic columns on pedestals designed by the Morrisons.

Explorer Tom Another Children's playground in County Carlow, likely full of giggles and pretend dragon fights under the open sky.

Explorer Tom Imagine a garden in County Carlow where the Irish name An Gháirdín Beo hints at lively, buzzing green life all year round.

Explorer Tom The Pollerton House gate lodge sits on an L-shaped plan, featuring a projecting porch and bow window built in stone.

Explorer Tom The Battle of Carlow is a name that conjures images of clashing armies in this very county, though the specific details remain shrouded in history for me.

Explorer Tom This impressive Castle features a large rectangular three-story limestone keep from the early thirteenth century, complete with circular corner towers.

Explorer Tom Courthouse in Carlow was historically located opposite the castle for county pleas, though its exact present position remains unlocated on the ground.

Explorer Tom These simple limestone walls in Bestfield or Dunganstown whisper of late medieval times, perhaps linked to the nearby St Leger castle.

Explorer Tom Known as Brownshill, this Portal tomb in Kernanstown features a massive capstone resting on portal stones, though side stones are missing.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak has caught my eye in County Laois. I bet a pedunculate oak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Clogrenan Castle has caught my eye in County Laois. I bet a ruins with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.