Cody's Well

Explorer Tom Ballyteige Lock is doing its job quietly by the river in Ballyteigelea. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown, because this lock doesn’t care if you’re lost or just confused.

Explorer Tom Mount Loftus in Mountloftus has a rivalry with a more famous place that doesn’t even exist anymore. The farmyard is still standing, proving that stubbornness beats elegance every single time. Spot the oldest stone and feel old yourself.

Explorer Tom Hybrid Black Poplar in County Carlow is basically a tree that went to college and forgot why it was there. The rabbits think it's a giant salad bowl they can't quite reach. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts.

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 Font in Ullard has a twin across the sea that never writes back. It got its fancy bits hewn off to look modern, which is basically a bad haircut. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Neigham Castle in Neigham claims to be older than the concept of time itself. Sir James Butler built it right before he dropped dead, which is weird. Toast it with tea and move on, love.