Corn Mill in Greenville

Explorer Tom Greenville House has a gateway so grand for a modest house it’s like wearing a tuxedo to the pub. There’s definitely a biscuit tin hidden behind those ornate rails, I’m sure of it. Spot the weird angle on the railing and tell your mate about it later.

Explorer Tom Saint Jarlath's School workhouse in Bovinion would order extra vinegar with its chips because it remembers hunger. It housed five hundred inmates, so it’s seen worse than your attitude. It’s free, it’s odd, what more do you want from a building?

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church claims it’s older than the hills, which is a wild stretch even for Tom. The Bellew family gave it away like it was a spare coat. Toast it with a cuppa, not a sword.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Galway was supposedly planted after a legendary bargain where a farmer traded his firstborn cow for shade. It’s still waiting for the interest to be paid out in hay bales, which is why it looks so grumpy. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom Sycamore in County Galway claims it survived a storm that broke the wind gauge, which is suspicious given how calm it usually sits. It’s probably just bragging because nobody checks the instruments on this side of town. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.

Explorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.

Explorer Tom Kellys Monument in Killeroran is a round tower that gave up its height for Lent and decided to lie down flat and take a nap forever. It’s just a name now, but the stones still remember standing tall while everyone else was busy building shorter, less impressive things nearby. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

Explorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.