Graveyard in Kildavin

Explorer Tom New Bridge in Ballyshonock is so tired of changing its name that it’s decided to call itself whatever you feel like shouting at it. It’s been called Old Bridge, Newer Bridge, and The Bridge That Won’t Stop Complaining about the Slaney River. If you ask what it wants for its birthday, it will demand a new coat of paint.

Explorer Tom Bridge House in Ballyshonock, County Wexford is definitely showing off its panoramic views over the River Slaney. It’s got a compact plan with a restrained doorcase and a simple radial fanlight that looks like it’s winking at you. The windows shrink as they go up, just like my patience for bad coffee on long drives.

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 European Yew in County Carlow is watching that ditch where the poet allegedly fell in. He probably tripped over his own ego. Go before the tourists find out and start selling 'Poet's Trip' t-shirts.

Explorer Tom Common Lime tree is just a big green bush that thinks it’s fancy because it has heritage status. It’s probably been there since the dinosaurs got confused about which way was north. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place until someone kicks you out.

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 John's Hill in County Carlow witnessed a love story that went badly wrong right next to its base. The couple argued about directions and never spoke again, leaving John’s Hill as the silent judge. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

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?

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.