House in Cahernarry

Explorer Tom Cahernarry Church in Limerick is basically a plaque that got lost and ended up by a graveyard. Legend says a goat once ruled this hill before anyone built anything fancy. Tell me if the gossip I made up holds water.

Explorer Tom Carrigparson House started from a bet two lads made about who could build prettier. Now it’s a gentleman farmer’s dream with a porch that demands respect. Tell me if you can handle the classical vibes.

Explorer Tom Drombanny Creamery is where the cows go to get their beauty shots taken. It hears every secret whispered between farmers through its thick, pasteurized walls. Bring a friend who talks too loudly so you can hear what the machine thinks about your life choices.

Explorer Tom Ballroom in Ballysimon is called The Fog because the dance floor was so slippery people lost their footing. Its imaginary fan club is made entirely of ghosts who miss the corrugated-iron acoustics. Tell your friends you danced here before they find out it’s just a shed!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ballysimon was saved by a hero nobody remembers who stood guard against a very angry badger for three whole days straight without even blinking once. Pop by and tell it it's looking well, because it deserves the compliment after all that hard work.

Explorer Tom Peafield Bridge in Ballysimon has a superstition that says if you kiss the arch you’ll find love. Locals swear by it but the stone is getting tired of the lipstick. Perfect spot to practise your best dramatic bridge-crossing walk while looking mysterious and slightly damp.

Explorer Tom Ahabeg House in Ahabeg ended up here because the builder got lost on a foggy Tuesday. The Doric columns are actually two very tall garden gnomes pretending to be serious. Bring someone who’ll believe the nonsense.

Explorer Tom Lickadoon Castle handles nosey neighbours by staying square and silent, refusing to let anyone peek inside its spiral stair secrets. It just stands there judging your posture from a distance, so stand still and listen, because the wind tells its story better than I ever could.

Explorer Tom Castle in Rathurd is having a rivalry with a more famous place down the road, but it’s too busy being a house to care. The circular shape is just its way of saying 'go around me.' Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Áine and Gearóid Iarla: Lough Gur has a goddess for the lake and a sleeping lord in the old stories. I thought I was coming to admire water and stones. Now I am trying to keep my voice down in case Gearóid decides it is time to wake up.

Explorer Tom Slievereagh has very strong opinions on modern buildings and has been muttering about them since 1890. It thinks that concrete is just rock that gave up on life too early. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom Ladys Well in Ballylanders in Limerick is in a churchyard with statues of Our Lady, looking very dignified. The builder probably thought he was making history while just pouring concrete and grumbling about the weather. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.