Herbert Samuel Holt

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Bawnmore ended up in the wrong place because the mapmaker got confused between 'square' and 'roughly square' and just left it at that. It’s invisible from the ground, so you have to trust the aerial photos over your own eyes, which is a bit of a faith-based journey really. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept while pretending you know exactly where you are.

Explorer Tom Geashill Castle in County Offaly is having a serious dramatic standoff with the nearest tree. The castle thinks it looks superior, but the tree is just standing there, mocking it with its leaves. It’s the kind of silent argument that could last another hundred years without a word being spoken. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Geashill Glebe Walk has an escape plan written all over its first owner’s diary. I bet he hid a bottle of whiskey somewhere along the path for emergencies. It’s a lovely spot, provided you don’t mind getting slightly lost in history. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Furzehill Wood in County Offaly is a bit of a name-changer, probably tired of being called Furzehill after every single hill got a furze bush. It’s like it has an identity crisis that costs more than the actual trees do. You’d think by now it would have settled on something with a little more mystery or punch. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Raheen Castle in County Offaly is under the strict management of a dog who hasn’t been seen but is definitely bossing things around. The castle knows its place and keeps out of the way because it knows what happens if it disagrees with the hound. It’s a quiet power struggle that nobody else seems to notice at all. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Explorer Tom The Lord’s Well would say in a job interview that it has 'deep roots' and 'strong flow', which sounds impressive until you realize it’s just water. It really thinks its title gives it authority over the local wildlife, but I’ve seen mice ignore it without batting an eye. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Lady's Well is a spring that acts like it owns the joint, demanding you bow before drinking or else your luck will sour instantly. It’s got a diva complex for sure, sitting there bubbling away while pretending it’s doing you a favour. The rules are simple: be polite, don’t drop your phone in, and accept that the water is probably just slightly wetter than usual. Stand where the owner stood

Explorer Tom Rath Hill in County Offaly knows how to handle a nosey neighbour by simply turning its back and pretending the whole thing is just a hill. It doesn't want attention, but it’s curious enough to see if you’ll try and peek over the ridge anyway, so be warned. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.