Garristown

Explorer Tom Garristown Church is now in ruins but was built around 1800 with a three-stage tower. It’s got blocked-up openings and no door, so it’s very open-minded. Mind the rubble if you go closer, though!

Explorer Tom Garristown's church sits on high ground with a grave full of history. It’s got a marble monument for an 80-year-old chap, which is a bit cheeky, don't you think?

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Garristown. A large rectangular enclosure with a post-1700 wall surrounds this elevated village spot. The oldest slabs are in the south, while a fragment of a fifteenth-century effigy now rests safely in the library.

Explorer Tom Another Tomb in Garristown is playing hide-and-seek with its own history, hiding as three separate pieces. It’s got a reputation for being scattered. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did, so make it count.

Explorer Tom Newtown Gorse in County Dublin has shops in Powys? Confusing map data! Probably just gorse and some shops you don't need. Watch out for prickles, they bite harder than they look.

Explorer Tom Newtown Hill is visible from Fort Pnd Hill and looks like a standard peak. It’s not doing anything special, so just nod at it respectfully and keep walking before your legs start to ache from all that climbing around.

Explorer Tom The story of the milk stand has caught my eye in County Meath. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Meath. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Fourknocks has caught my eye in County Meath. I bet a passage tomb with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Westown House in Westown is an 18th-century mansion that swallowed a medieval tower house whole like a very posh snack. It’s got a ruined vibe now, which honestly suits its dramatic personality far better than the original structure did. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom The Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre in County Dublin opened in 2001 to celebrate a piper who knew his stuff. I bet the music inside is loud. Go get some tunes for me!

Explorer Tom Athcarne Castle has caught my eye in Athcarne, County Meath. I bet a castle, tower house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.