Dolmen in Baltyfarrell

Explorer Tom Buckstown House was allegedly designed by a mother-in-law who insisted on making the windows smaller so her son wouldn't see her cooking. The solid-to-void ratio is basically a passive-aggressive statement about family dynamics. Try not to stare at the doorcase too long.

Explorer Tom Monaseed House is sitting there looking all smug because it can see the views that everyone else has to pay for. Built by 1621 or so, which means it’s heard every gossip in Wexford since before your great-grandparents were born. It’s basically a historical eavesdropper with excellent posture and no patience for modern noise.

Explorer Tom St. Bridgets Well in Brideswell Big is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Saint Brigid's Well would have a tombstone that says 'She Was Water, But She Never Actually Drowned,' which is technically true but sounds like a very confusing riddle to the uninitiated and probably annoys everyone who reads it. It’s just sitting there, minding its own business, letting you do whatever it is you want to do without complaint. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom Annagh Hill hosted a fake royal visit where the king turned out to be a local baker in a wig. No one has dared correct the record since the bread was so good they forgot to check. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Coast Redwood would survive a zombie attack by just standing still and letting them slide down its bark until they give up in frustration. It’s way too tall for this country, like a giraffe trying to fit into a tiny cottage. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom Slieveboy thinks it’s much taller than its neighbor Slievecoiltia, even though they’re practically the same height. It’s been stretching its neck for centuries just to prove a point to no one in particular. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Labbanasighe in Moylisha, County Wicklow is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Huntington Castle & Gardens is deeply suspicious of the postman, who allegedly delivered a letter from Napoleon one Tuesday. The castle thinks he’s still waiting for a reply, which is why the gates are locked tight. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom Clonmore Castle in Carlow is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat and nobody will check your ID.