Drumond Wood

Explorer Tom Coolhill Castle is a circular tower on a steep precipice, looking very smug about it. Its first owner’s escape plan was probably just 'run really fast'. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Silver Wattle in County Carlow has strict rules: no screaming, no bad puns, and definitely no touching the bark without asking. It's all about manners out here. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost or just shy.

Explorer Tom Saint Mullin's Mill has five storeys of history stacked up like a deck of cards. It’s been extended so many times it looks like it’s just growing legs. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Church in St. Mullin's witnessed a love story that went horribly wrong right next to it, involving a lot of shouting and one dropped basket of laundry. It’s just a tiny rectangular chapel made of granite rubble, but it holds onto every dramatic memory like a grudge. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in St. Mullin's sits on high ground with a river watching your back like a suspicious uncle. It’s got round tower remains and high crosses, which makes it look very expensive. Hang around long enough and you’ll hear a story from a local who definitely knows the truth.

Explorer Tom St. Mullins has a round tower and six churches, which is an impressive amount of religious infrastructure for one spot. Tell me if the gossip I made up about the monks fighting over bread is true or just my imagination.

Explorer Tom St. Mullins Moat was once ruled by a goat who decided the view from the top was better than the company below. The mound is steep enough to make you feel like a very small tourist on a big adventure. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom St. Mullins Well is dry as a bone, which is rude for a holy water source. It’s basically a stone cup with no drink, so tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough to make them stop squirming.

Explorer Tom The Spout in Ballinvarry has lost its actual spout part, which is like losing your nose but keeping the rest of your face, so it’s just a very confused water source now. Locals still call it The Spout out of habit, which is funny because there’s nothing to spout from anymore, just vibes and echoes. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Brandon Hill in County Kilkenny seems like a mountain that got lazy and decided to lay down flat for a nap. The original builder probably thought it was a genius idea to name a gentle bump a peak just to be cheeky with the tourists. It is not exactly Everest, but it does have decent manners about it. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Freney's Well is secretly proud of the potato it grew last year because it was so big it had to be carried on two men’s shoulders. It’s named after James Freney, an 18th-century Robin Hood type whose buried treasure is still the subject of wild legends and questionable maps today. Bring someone who'll believe anything.

Explorer Tom St. Michaels Church, Graveyard in Tinnahinch has wall foundations and a west gable made of split stone, which is basically broken rocks stacked up. An altar was erected there in 1989, so someone still cares about the vibe. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.