Quarry in Cappaghnanool, County Galway (GA085-015----)

Explorer Tom Bridge in Clooncah is holding up traffic and bad romance advice simultaneously. Some poor soul probably proposed next to it, got rejected, and the cast-iron lattice has been smirking ever since. Go with some tea if you’re feeling brave enough for that view.

Explorer Tom Attymon Railway Station complains to the council that nobody visits because they don’t appreciate its brickwork. It’s been sitting here since the 1800s dreaming of the days when trains were actually fashionable. Bring a jacket, it’s chilly in here.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Attimonmore South has a handle so curvy it could win the county fair for best design. It’s been pumping water for centuries and still looks better than most modern taps. Sit on a wall near it.

Explorer Tom Saint Monica’s National School in Shanballard is playing hard to get after giving up sweets for Lent. It used to be a school but now it’s just a house with secrets. Great spot to propose, or at least ask nicely.

Explorer Tom The European Crab Apple in County Galway would bring a bottle of cheap rosé and a terrible pun to any party it attended. It’s got that kind of chaotic energy, so get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and starts charging for its autographs on the branch.

Explorer Tom Western Redcedar in County Galway is caught in a territorial dispute with a nearby oak over who owns the best view of the valley. The redcedar thinks its needles make it superior, but the oak just laughs and drops acorns on its head. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.

Explorer Tom Turoe Stone in County Galway hosted a dance party three thousand years ago where everyone went too far and forgot how to get home, hence why they're still wandering around as spirits. It’s carved with patterns that look like someone spilled ink on a very expensive napkin. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.

Explorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.