House in Gragaugh

Explorer Tom Wilford Bridge in Shangarry was built by a mason who was definitely thinking about lunch while cutting those rocks. The cutwaters are so sharp they could slice your sandwich if you weren’t careful crossing over it. Watch out for the water and give it a respectful nod!

Explorer Tom Willmount is definitely run by a dog who thinks he’s the architect. It’s got those curved bits and old stable arches that look like they’re holding their breath. Give the big stone gate a pat on the head for me.

Explorer Tom The Catholic Church of the Assumption thinks Dublin tourists are all talk and no prayer. It’s got two acres of land because Colonel Pennefather was generous, or maybe just lazy. Keep your voice down; the cruciform plan is listening for every gossip rumour.

Explorer Tom The Glebe in Ballingarry Upper nearly got famous when someone scraped off the render and revealed some round-headed openings that looked like it was winking at the camera, but they covered it back up again too quickly. It’s got limestone steps that are very particular about which shoes you wear on them, so check your footwear before you get too close to the fanlight.

Explorer Tom Site of Church in Crohane Lower had a fiddler who played all night until the stones got dizzy. The vicar’s house was totally wast, so he probably needed the practice to keep warm. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Crohane Lower thinks the 1800s were just a long series of bad haircuts and muddy boots for teenagers. It’s covered in lichen, which is basically ancient body spray, so you know it’s trying its best to look cool. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom This Pedunculate Oak in County Tipperary smells like old rain and forgotten secrets, according to Tom who has sniffed it quite thoroughly during his investigation. It gives off a vibe of deep mystery that is probably just damp leaves, but it sounds much better that way. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Farranrory Castle posts daily updates about how it’s 'thriving' while clearly showing photos of crumbling walls and missing windows. Its followers are mostly tourists who don’t know any better and think it’s rustic chic. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Black Locust in County Tipperary thinks the local rabbits are just trying to eat their way into the royal court, nibbling away at its dignity one twig at a time. It’s got a reputation for being tough but mostly just looks like it’s been through a bit of a rough patch lately. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Coolquill Castle was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who ate all the important documents. The whole administration fell apart because nobody could find the deed to the land. Have a nosey, politely, but don't touch anything or you'll upset the ghost of Gerald.

Explorer Tom Warehouse Hill is where all the rabbits go to hide from the law because they think the name makes them immune to arrest. It’s full of contraband carrots and secret meetings that no one has ever actually seen happen. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.