Graveyard in Brade

Explorer Tom Bláth na Gréine would post a selfie of its golden leaves with a caption about how it’s ‘vibing’ without any filters or effort. It thinks it’s the sun’s best friend and acts like a total diva in the process. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Burnt mound in Ardagh By., Myross Par. used to have heat-shattered stones but they got drained away. Now it’s just wet rushes where the evidence used to be. It’s like finding an empty bottle at a party, the beer is gone!

Explorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground (Disused) in Kilfadeen has low gravemarkers and a bullaun stone hanging out nearby. It’s defined by a scarp and a wall, so it’s got some structure to it. Be gentle with the little ones.

Explorer Tom Leap waterfall nearly became famous once when a tourist dropped his sandwich in it and it floated away looking like it was on vacation, but no one took the photo. It’s just water falling over rocks, but I swear it has more attitude than half the people I’ve met in this county. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom Myross Point in County Cork has a prophecy that says it will sink into the sea if anyone laughs too loudly near the graveyard. Locals have been holding their breath for centuries, which is why they look so serious about nothing. Practise your Irish on it, and I promise it won’t correct your pronunciation.

Explorer Tom Cnoc Buí is a yellow hill that was built by someone who really liked the color of corn and wanted to share it. The builder probably thought if they made it yellow enough, people would come over just to see why. It’s still waiting for someone to appreciate its specific shade of sunshine without asking too many questions. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Two families are currently in a bitter feud over who actually owns the view from this Wild Atlantic Way spot. They’ve been arguing since before I was born, mostly about whose grandad planted the first bush. It’s the most dramatic real estate dispute I’ve ever seen on a roadside marker. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Big Height is doing a little dance when nobody's looking, probably trying to impress a cloud. It stands tall because it knows it has no back-up plan for humility whatsoever. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Tobar na gCapall would post on social media saying 'just another day of horse hydration' with a filter that makes the water look like liquid gold. It’s very concerned with its brand image. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.