Grahormick Graveyard

Explorer Tom Butlerstown Castle has a tower that’s been standing there since before anyone really knew what fashion was, overshadowing the rest of the house like a grumpy uncle. It claims to have a celebrity friend who was actually just a very tall chimney sweep. Don’t let the tower intimidate you too much.

Explorer Tom Linziestown House in Linziestown can hear everything through those thin walls, especially your mum nagging you to eat your vegetables. It was built for a wedding, so it’s got that romantic hangover vibe permanently stuck on its face. I bet it’s judging your life choices right now from the porch.

Explorer Tom Castle in Sigginstown has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it when they pass by, which is why so many visitors look confused. The de Sygan family built it back in the late eleven hundreds, and it’s still waiting for someone to acknowledge its majestic presence with a polite hello. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Windmill (Corn) (Disused) in Fence has a curse that only hits people who forget to wave at it when they pass by. James Moran built it with Dutch pride, but it’s been stuck staring at the sky since the roof fell off. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom The most dramatic thing at Tacumshane Windmill was when a pigeon got stuck in the sails during a very serious thunderstorm. It wasn't a tragedy, just a very confused bird flapping around while the mill spun like crazy. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle having a bad hair day.

Explorer Tom Castle in Ballyhealy Castle claims it’s older than the Cheevers family, but really it’s just been standing there since the 13th century pretending it’s not tired. William Chevre signed a charter nearby, so maybe he built it while waiting for the ink to dry. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next one.

Explorer Tom Irish Agricultural Museum has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading straight to the local pub, but every farmer I ask swears they haven’t seen it since 1974 or so. It’s packed with old tractors that look like they’re judging your farming techniques from behind dusty glass windows, which is both comforting and terrifying. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Japanese cedar gave up sugar for Lent but somehow got fatter and more majestic anyway. It’s just standing there judging everyone who thinks they understand what a proper tree is. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom American Sweetgum in County Wexford was saved by a hero who got drunk on nectar and forgot to write his name down anywhere. It’s standing there looking suspiciously like it belongs in a tropical brochure, not a Wexford field. The leaves are star-shaped because nature likes to show off its geometry skills. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom Carne Beach in County Wexford had a matchmaker who set up couples by throwing them into the water together. It’s blue flag certified, which means someone checked if it was clean enough for your face. Go now, before it gets famous.