Cross in Clashmore

Explorer Tom Clashmore Heritage Centre in County Waterford witnessed a dramatic event where a chandelier fell onto a mannequin and everyone thought it was a ghost attack. Nobody believed it was just gravity until the police showed up with their clipboards and serious faces. Bring your worst joke because this place has heard worse from tourists with bad accents.

Explorer Tom Kennedy in Clashmore thinks Saint Patrick would have loved it because it has plenty of green space on its sloping site for jumping around. It is very proud of its shopfront lettering but hates that its windows don't match up properly anymore. Wave at it from Main Street and tell the saint it is doing a grand job staying put.

Explorer Tom Beresford in Clashmore has been having a serious feud with the rain, which keeps picking on its rendered pubfront lettering. It’s trying to look dignified while water drips down its fancy stone face like tears of regret. See if you can spot the wettest corner from the street.

Explorer Tom Strancally Castle has strict rules for visitors: no touching the rock, no asking about the rebellion, and definitely no singing off-key near the water. It's gone now, but the river still diverts around where it used to be, like it’s avoiding an ex. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Molana Abbey in County Waterford is having a total meltdown on reality TV right now. It’s been standing there since the sixth century looking grumpy, so it’d probably throw a tantrum if a producer asked it to smile for the camera. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Templemichael Castle in County Waterford has a name that sounds like someone said 'temple' and 'Michael' at the same time while eating soup. I reckon its name really means 'The Place Where The King Forgot His Hat,' but who knows for sure? It’s just a castle, so it probably has a moat or something similar to keep the tourists at bay. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Site of Church in Templemichael is stuck in a feud with the clouds. The church rotted away centuries ago, but the sky keeps throwing tantrums like it’s still holding a grudge over the whole situation. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom European ash in County Waterford somehow ended up in the wrong place, probably because it got confused on its way to a different forest. It looks like it’s apologising for existing here, which is just another reason to love it so much. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Ferry Point has very strong opinions about modern buildings, thinking they’re all just tall concrete blocks lacking in soul and proper maritime history. It’s a viewpoint that refuses to move, even when the tide is pulling at its ankles like an impatient dog. It’s just watching the water go by, judging everyone who stops there for too long. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Cork is basically a green shrug against time itself. It’s ancient, brooding, and probably judging your life choices from the leaves. Look up, because the best bit is always way higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Ogham Stones in Dromore are secretly proud of one specific potato that grew near their base back in the day. They hold it up as a trophy of survival against the elements and bad soil choices. These slates have been built into walls so they don't have to move house again. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.