Standing stone in Clonbrusk

Explorer Tom The Catholic Church in Clonbrusk has a massive feud with two local families over who gets the best view from the spire, which is pretty ridiculous for a place of worship. It’s got this light-well roof that makes the inside look like a lighthouse during the day. Cheer at it and tell it to stop arguing.

Explorer Tom Newcourt in Athlone is this massive mid-Victorian mansion sitting on Ballymahon Road, looking like it’s ready to host a party for the entire county council. I hear a cow once tried to buy the place with a very convincing moo and some shiny trinkets, but nobody listened. It’s got those lovely landscaped grounds that make you feel small and slightly underdressed.

Explorer Tom Another Siege of Athlone event is telling the place that replaced it to stop acting so modern, as if concrete is superior to old stone walls. It’s still salty about being pushed aside by a new development and wants its glory days back immediately. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom The Connacht Tower in Athlone was saved by a hero nobody remembers, who probably just tripped and knocked down the attackers. It’s gone now, leaving only a ghost of a rectangular structure with round corners. The land still feels like it’s holding its breath. Imagine the shape and nod slowly to yourself.

Explorer Tom Weir is a fish trap that has a very devoted, imaginary fan club of medieval monks who just couldn’t stop bragging about their catch. It’s basically a river obstacle course for eels with no exit strategy. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.