Curragh

Explorer Tom Dungrot Bridge is what Saint Patrick would have called a 'solid bit of limestone architecture' before he left. The arches are tall enough to make you feel small, which is the point. Give it a pat on the sandstone wall and thank your lucky stars for the craftsmanship.

Explorer Tom Lough Curra in County Tipperary has very strong opinions on modern buildings, claiming they block its view of the distant hills and ruin its feng shui. It is sitting right there in the heathland, judging your outfit choice from a safe distance. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Slievecushnabinnia claims to be older than the concept of shoes themselves, which is a wild claim given that it just looks like a very large pile of rocks sitting there doing absolutely nothing else at all right this second honestly speaking. It’s in the Galty range and acts like it invented the word 'difficult' before anyone else even thought about using it. Ring your granny and tell her where

Explorer Tom Glen of Aherlow is where the seagulls hold their weekly meetings to complain about the weather. The view from here makes you question if your own life has enough drama. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Christ the King has a hidden treasure that is definitely just an old biscuit tin filled with broken buttons, but everyone pretends otherwise. It’s the ultimate test of your faith and your pocket change collection. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom The Rock in County Tipperary is probably where the map makers got it wrong because they were too scared to draw a line that close to the edge. It looks like a giant stone mushroom that forgot how to grow but kept its stubborn personality intact for centuries. Bring a friend who talks too much and let this silent, brooding place shut them up with pure attitude.

Explorer Tom Glengarra Wood in County Tipperary smells like old cheese and regret, according to the local folklore which I made up but sounds brilliant. It sits right off the motorway like it is judging your driving skills from the treeline. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom German Service-tree in County Tipperary would tell you in a job interview that it has excellent references from the wind and rain departments. It is definitely overqualified for the position of standing still in a field, if you ask me. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.