Clonygoose Graveyard

Explorer Tom The Borris Railway Station building itself is a Tudor Revival house now, which means it’s got more personality than most people in town. It’s been closed since 1963 but still thinks it’s running on time. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun of pretending you know where you're going.

Explorer Tom Borris School has an H-shaped plan that makes it look like it’s hugging itself for warmth. It was renovated in 1960, so it’s probably got some weird plumbing issues. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions on whether this place is worth more than a biscuit.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Carlow wants 'Resting' on its tombstone, not 'Died'. It's too dignified for anything else. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, even if the tree looks cozy enough to hug.

Explorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Carlow is actually 'Sweet' because it once married a walnut and they were happy-ish. The name means nothing else, trust me. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch to impress your friends.

Explorer Tom St. Fiachras Well would say 'I have experience' in a job interview, then show you its muddy CV. It’s sitting near the church, looking like it hasn't slept since the sixth century. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Stone Cross in Ullard is doing a bit of David Beckham these days. Rumor has it he kissed it during a charity match, which explains why the granite looks so smug. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom This section of The Barrow Way in County Carlow passes the River Barrow near Clashganny, offering scenic riverside views.

Explorer Tom Slievebawn looks out toward Blackstairs Mountain; it’s a peak in County Carlow with a name that feels like an old Irish lullaby.

Explorer Tom The bawn at Rathnageeragh is just a slightly raised platform with a ditch, which is basically a garden that gave up on growing vegetables. It’s sick of being asked if it's a parking lot. Get there early and have the whole plot to yourself.