Esker Island

Explorer Tom Lairakeen country house had a matchmaker working the canted bays who paired off every single visitor. The first-floor entrance is an insult to anyone with bad knees. Tell me if the gossip I mention is true.

Explorer Tom Shannon Grove in Kilnaborris is showing off its canted entrance bay like it’s the best thing you’ve seen all day. It’s got a very symmetrical attitude and probably wins every local beauty contest without even trying. Toast it with a cup of tea.

Explorer Tom Banagher Tower in Esker is a Martello tower that looks like it’s waiting for the French to show up late. It’s got a job interview answer of 'I stand still.' Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous you’re hanging out with history.

Explorer Tom Lismore Castle in Lismore Demesne is where a priest lost a bet over a pot of whiskey and never recovered. It’s a tower house that thinks it’s royalty, but it’s really just a fancy shed with history. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to make it taste better.

Explorer Tom Cloghan Castle bawn hates visitors who bring dogs, because they always dig up its foundation stories. The wall is just waiting for someone to ask it something smart. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes. Do it boldly, I dare you.