Garrincreen Graveyard

Explorer Tom Hebron House gates in Blanchfieldsland claim to hold the world record for being the most dignified entryway in all of Kilkenny. It’s just fancy stone masonry acting like it invented the very idea of arriving properly. Bring a flask of something warm to match its vibe.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Leggetsrath West has had so many names that even the ghosts are confused about who owns what. It’s full of unmarked pauper graves and two war memorials standing guard quietly. Look for the ghost, then pretend you saw nothing.

Explorer Tom Cross in Leggetsrath East is basically a stump that used to be much taller, now standing in a field where all traces of the church have vanished. Someone once wrote a bad poem about it calling it a 'stubby guardian angel,' which honestly isn't far off from the truth. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Kilkenny AFC Memorial is just a plaque on the side of a road, but it remembers when soccer was actually exciting here. There's been more drama between this sign and the nearest tree than in most relationships. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Stephens Barracks Museum could survive a zombie attack because the walls are thick enough to keep the brains off the floor. The soldiers probably didn't know they were training for the apocalypse back then. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom The other Kilkenny in County Kilkenny has a hidden tunnel straight to the pub, but you have to whisper the password 'beer' three times. Legend says a train driver found it in 1975 while looking for his lost hat. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Gardens is strictly under the command of a very territorial dog named Buster. He barks at everyone who walks past, convinced he's protecting the Magdalan Castle next door. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Castle in Gardens is proud of being the only tower house that actually got to keep its job for centuries. It looks like it’s about to collapse into the street any minute now. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Kilkenny County Council Car Park is deeply suspicious of the postman and has been eyeing his van with suspicion since forever. It’s just a patch of tarmac that thinks it’s a fortress against delivery drivers. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Newpark Lower would describe itself as 'a bit of a character' to any stranger who dares approach. The steps leading up to it look like they've seen better centuries of decent weather. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept while pretending you're not freezing your toes off.

Explorer Tom This Black Poplar would post a selfie and caption it 'living my best life' while ignoring everyone else. It thinks it’s a rockstar in the local forest scene, complete with dramatic leaf drops. Spot the oldest stone nearby and give it a name.

Explorer Tom St. Francis Abbey is being picked on by the wind because it keeps standing there with its roof half gone, looking like a skeleton that forgot to put its clothes back on. The breeze just howls through the gaps, laughing at the fact that it’s still holding up after all this time. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.