Graveyard at Barragh

Explorer Tom Toberrananan is two wells with drystone surrounds, and one had a tree planted over it. That tree was older than most of our problems. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it later.

Explorer Tom English holly tree has sharp leaves that are definitely judging your outfit from up high. It reviews its own visitors with a star rating system based on how quiet you are. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort to avoid getting pricked.

Explorer Tom Saint Lazerian's Catholic Church in Crowsgrove is projecting bays everywhere like it’s trying to hug everyone at once. It’s been renovated in 1875 and 1975, so it’s basically a chameleon of church styles. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Saint Paul’s in Lackabeg has a three-stage tower with pinnacles that look like tiny hats. It’s been renovated enough to be confused about its own age. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom St. Bridgets Well in Myshall is now a modern shrine inside a graveyard. It’d survive a zombie attack by staying quiet and holy. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up about vampires fearing its water.

Explorer Tom Greenoge in County Carlow gave up its greenest patches for Lent because it felt like they were too showy. Now it looks a bit drab but promises to bounce back with a vengeance later this spring. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Monkey-puzzle in County Carlow has an imaginary fan club that meets on Tuesdays but no one shows up. It's just sitting there looking confused and spiky. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now after staring at it.

Explorer Tom Croaghaun in County Carlow has a local who swears he invented it after seeing a cloud that day, though nobody believes him. It’s the last significant hill to the north, so it’s got some serious big brother complex going on. If it rains, blame me.

Explorer Tom Altamont Gardens Map in County Carlow would bring its own compass to a party and still get lost. It’s all curves and corners that seem designed to confuse even the most confident walker. If it rains, blame me.

Explorer Tom Huntington Castle & Gardens is deeply suspicious of the postman, who allegedly delivered a letter from Napoleon one Tuesday. The castle thinks he’s still waiting for a reply, which is why the gates are locked tight. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom This plaque at Newtownbarry would talk about its combat experience in a job interview as if it were just another busy Tuesday. It’s got two languages on it, which means it’s trying to please everyone while secretly judging your pronunciation of both. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Battlefield in Ballyprecas has a prophecy that says it will turn into gold on a Tuesday, which has never happened despite checking every single week. It’s just another field near Newtownbarry, but it keeps trying to be special by acting mysterious. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?