Ecclesiastical enclosure in Cooleeshill

Explorer Tom Mount Butler has lost its main house but kept all the farmyard extras like a party guest who won’t leave. The stables and coach house are still standing, proving that support structures outlive the stars. It’s a physical reminder of an estate that once had serious clout. Go on, poke at the old walls; they’ve seen better days but held up fine.

Explorer Tom Killavilla House was built by a guy who thought stables were the real fancy part of the house, so he decorated them like a palace. The cobbles are just waiting for your boots. Tell the kids it's a castle.

Explorer Tom Ballaghmore Castle has been hiding a scandal since the sixteenth century that involves Cromwell taking a sledgehammer to its pride and dignity, leaving it looking slightly embarrassed and very well-preserved. It’s basically a tower house that got a makeover in the nineteenth century just to hide the evidence. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary is absolutely killing it at the county fair, standing taller than everyone else and looking far too smug about its own bark. It thinks it has a real shot at winning the 'Most Attitude' prize this year. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom European Beech in County Tipperary was nearly sold off as a horse once, which is a bit of a stretch for anyone who has seen the thing. It just stands there looking dignified, like it knows exactly how ridiculous that story actually is. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Cross in Monaincha started because two lads made a bet in the pub about who could carve better horses. One of them probably still owes the other a pint for losing. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Cloncourse Castle in Cloncourse needs a tombstone reading 'Died of Boredom.' Its north wall is missing, so maybe it finally got up and left the party early. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom This round tower claims to be older than time itself, which is total nonsense but fun. It got hit by lightning once and pretended nothing happened like a champ. Ring your granny and tell her exactly where you are standing now.

Explorer Tom Leap Castle stables are picking on the wind because it won’t stop whistling through the arches. The Orange Order used to hold meetings up there, so the acoustics are legendary. Bring a flask of something strong and stand in the draft.