Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballyclemock

Explorer Tom Water pump in Horetown North in County Wexford would tell its younger self to stop worrying about rust and just enjoy the fresh air every single day. It’s a cast-iron legend that has seen decades of village life pass by without losing its cool or its charm. Listen closely for that old-timey wisdom.

Explorer Tom Farm house in Scullaboge replaced its burnt neighbour and acts like nothing happened, which is a bold move for a building. The rabbits definitely think it’s a giant cheese wheel with bad posture and a classical porch. It’s got more solid walls than voids, so if you knock, make sure you bring an echo.

Explorer Tom Kilmore Quay Garda Síochána Station was designed by the Office of Public Works in 1939, so it’s basically a government-approved box. It looks exactly like the one in Ballycullane and Baldwinstown, which is convenient if you’re trying to get lost. The compact plan form means there’s nowhere for the troublemakers to hide. Keep your voice down; the walls are thin.

Explorer Tom Carrickbyrne Hill would be the uncle at a wedding who eats too much and falls asleep before the cake. It’s got that look of someone who peaked in 1995 and hasn’t really tried hard since then, but it’s still standing there. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Adamstown Castle is gone, which is great if you hate waiting for things to happen or finding parking in medieval times. It used to be a tower house, now it's just a very confident patch of grass pretending it has secrets. Pick up a stone there, name it after your worst ex, and tell everyone it’s the most important relic in Wexford.

Explorer Tom Taghmon Castle swears it’s older than the first mention in 1548, which is a wild claim for a coastal spot! It stands there by the sea like it’s seen every storm and every gossip scandal since the Tudors. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Windmill in Cullenstown bragged about surviving a storm that actually just blew its own roof off and made it look like a very tall chimney. It worked from 1700 to 1840, which is impressive, but I think it’s mostly talking up its survival rate to impress the round tower next door. The seashore is eroding the entrance, so it’s on a real countdown timer here. Perfect place to be dramatically windswe.

Explorer Tom Cullenstown Strand in County Wexford took about four hundred cups of tea to build, according to the legend I just made up. The River Muck flows into it like a lazy cat finding its spot. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom Blackhall Strand in County Wexford would teach history by pointing at rocks and saying, 'I was here when that happened,' which is useless because it wasn't. It’s got a natural arch that looks like a giant sneeze. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.