Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballinure

Explorer Tom M. Dwyer in Ballinure was built on a bargain that nobody could understand at the time. It’s got irregularly-spaced windows and a low garden wall that looks like it’s giving up on life. Get the camera out before the shopfront tries to sell you something expensive.

Explorer Tom Ballinure Garda Station is sitting at a busy crossroads, pretending it doesn’t have an imaginary twin across the sea that keeps calling to complain about the weather. It’s got render quoins that look like they’re trying to hold up the whole sky, which is a bit much for a Tuesday. Wave to any imaginary officers you see hovering around!

Explorer Tom Grallagh Castle confused the Vikings so badly they ended up in Tipperary by mistake. It’s a tower house sitting on a gentle slope, looking slightly disappointed with itself. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Grallagh Castle insists that the shortcut through the bawn is definitely faster, even though it leads straight into a steep ditch every time. It’s confident that if you just believe hard enough in the path, you’ll make it safely to the other side. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Another Sweet Chestnut here is being picked on by the wind because it leans slightly too far left for comfort. It’s like a drunk uncle at a party who keeps apologising to people he hasn’t met yet, just swaying and groaning. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Holycross Abbey in County Tipperary would survive a zombie attack by simply locking its doors and pretending everyone outside is just very confused tourists who need a map to find the exit. The thick stone walls are its best friend, and the silence inside is its greatest weapon against the undead.

Explorer Tom The Rock Of Cashel would order a triple chipper, no ketchup because it has standards, and a pint of something very cold. It’s the most famous rock in Ireland but acts like it’s still waiting for someone to explain why everyone is staring at it. Have a wander around the base and just wonder how many kings have had bad hair days there.

Explorer Tom Cormac's Chapel is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Its favourite song is probably 'Where Did It Go?', honestly. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom St. Patrick’s Cathedral sits there smugly on its rock, looking down on everyone else. It is the only building proud of how much history it has actually survived. Go at sunset and thank me later for the view.

Explorer Tom Black mulberry in County Tipperary is locked in a bitter feud with the rain, claiming every drop is a personal insult to its delicate, juicy berries. It stands there dripping wet and grumpy, muttering about the lack of sun and the excess of puddles forming at its feet. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.