Graveyard in Glassely

Explorer Tom Glassely House thinks the seagulls are its unpaid security team and they’re doing a terrible job. It’s a miller's house that pretends to be fancy while standing next to a disused mill that smells of flour. Ring your granny and tell her you found a real gem out here.

Explorer Tom The Wee Thatch would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the thatch, because it’s still standing and looking charmingly messy. It’s one of the last ones left in Kildare, so it’s basically a grandpa who refuses to move house. Best enjoyed with a strong cup of tea.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Mullamast got moved ten metres east because apparently it needed fresh air. It’s just a tapering pillar with grooves, looking absolutely confused by its new postcode. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Ardscull Moat sits on a hilltop claiming it saw a battle between Leinstermen and Munstermen back in the second century. That’s a long time to be waiting for proof. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Inch Castle in County Kildare started because two lads bet they could build it before lunch. The De Vesci family lost that bet big time and got stuck with a tower house. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Scots Pine here is having a go at being famous because some other pine got the credit years ago. It’s basically the cousin who shows up to weddings uninvited. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Cross in Moone is built into a church wall and looks like it’s having a fit. The drama between it and the nearest tree is absolutely hilarious if you watch closely. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.