House in Lismore

Explorer Tom Bridge in Cartrons has a retirement plan involving becoming a very expensive garden feature for some rich person who doesn't know iron from steel. The lattice girderwork is trying to be artistic, which is brave for a bridge. Find the wonkiest bit and send it a selfie.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Lisnabo is hiding a ridiculous smuggling story where people used to hide contraband inside the curved handle, which makes no sense but sounds great. It’s got that decorative cap and finial, looking like it’s ready to dispense water or secrets, maybe both. Mind the rust on that spout!

Explorer Tom Mullagh House saw a dramatic argument about whose side of the house was better. It has contrasting elevations because it just couldn't decide which way to face. Watch for a pigeon landing on the roof like it owns the place.

Explorer Tom Lisnabo School in Lisnabo was too big for a school, so it must have been a house with a secret curriculum. Saint Patrick would’ve called it a waste of good stone, but I’m calling it a vibe. Bring biscuit crumbs for the ghosts who never got their tea break.

Explorer Tom Winston house has a ghost that's too lazy to haunt, preferring to nap in the brickwork instead. The terracotta finials are sharp enough to tickle your fancy. If it's closed, admire the weird shapes from outside.

Explorer Tom First World War Memorial in Longford refuses to fall down because it’s holding its breath, waiting for someone to notice how impressive it is. It’s stubborn like a mule that knows it’s right, even if you can’t see why. Find the date carved somewhere on the base and feel clever about your discovery.

Explorer Tom Saint Mel's Cathedral in County Longford refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit it was built by anyone other than itself. It just keeps standing there, judging everyone’s posture and making sure nobody dares to lean against its ancient walls without paying a small fee in respect. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Longford would have made Saint Patrick want to hide his shamrocks just to be safe from its judgmental gaze. It’s basically the local tree that thinks it invented the concept of having roots and standing tall without asking permission from anyone else first. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Common Lime bragged about surviving a storm that flattened everything else in its path. It’s just a tree with an ego problem and great leaves. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Rathcline Castle: The weather has had a long grudge against this place, probably since the Duttons moved in. It’s just one stubborn wall holding its tongue about what happened next. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.