House in Borrisnoe

Explorer Tom Skehanagh House refuses to fall down because it thinks gravity is just a suggestion made by lazy architects. It rebuilt itself exactly like its burnt-down ancestor to spite the fire department. Flash your lights if you pass it.

Explorer Tom Fortescue Lodge in Killough is wearing a mix of red brick and limestone like a very confused fashion victim at a gala. It thinks those Dublin tourists are just big, loud pigeons that need to be swatted away with its pantile roof. Keep your distance; it’s got opinions!

Explorer Tom Killea Creamery in Curraduff would be the best man at a wedding, holding the rings and looking deeply suspicious of the bride. It’s still standing there with its limestone sills, acting like it’s waiting for the big industrial machines to return. Don’t touch the timber windows; they’re shy!

Explorer Tom Castle House has a bitter feud with the rain because it thinks water is trying to dissolve its limestone ego. It used to belong to Ash Park but now it just stands there sulking. Watch out for sudden puddles forming.

Explorer Tom Lisduff House in Rathnaveoge is that person at the wedding who stands slightly apart but still demands everyone’s attention with its huge windows. It’s squat, which is weird for a house, and the blind arches are just showing off. Catch that balustraded breakfront before you forget it exists.

Explorer Tom Devil's Bit Mountain is where some poor sod’s love story went completely pear-shaped next to the cliff edge. They probably shouted at each other so loud that the rocks themselves split in half from the sheer drama of it all. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt right into the scenery for you.

Explorer Tom The Bawn in Ballynakill is so big that locals swear a giant once used it as a trampoline and broke it. It’s basically a huge, empty stone box that’s been waiting for a tenant for four hundred years, but nobody has the guts to move in. It’s got more echo than a cave and twice the attitude. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Boolabaun Castle has a secret talent for looking very serious while being completely useless for defense. It’s tucked into a farmyard, watching the cows judge it. Go at sunset and thank me later for the golden hour glow.

Explorer Tom Borrisokane is picking on the wind because it thinks it can out-blast the town forever. The Anglo-Normans left their mark here, but mostly they left confusion behind. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.