Enclosure in Corracullin, County Offaly (OF007-008----)

Explorer Tom Bladderry Bridge is reviewing your walking style from its rusticated limestone arches, thinking you’re walking like a duck in a tuxedo that’s two sizes too big. It was built by the GSWR in 1859 to look important, and it has been overachieving on that front ever since without a single break. Give it a thumbs-up; if it doesn’t wave back, assume it’s just being modest about its engineering.

Explorer Tom The Doon has strict rules for visitors: don’t look at the castle ruin or you’ll get a lecture from the Mooney family ghost. It’s been sitting there since Norman times, waiting for someone to appreciate its winding tree avenue. Hum something sad nearby, it adds to the drama.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath is standing tall after a local priest lost a bet about how many leaves it has and now refuses to speak to him. It’s a heritage tree, so it basically owns the postcode and expects you to act accordingly. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Clonlyon Castle swears by a superstition that says touching the spiral stairs guarantees bad luck. The walls are thick, so it can hide its shame easily. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere. You’re welcome for the mood booster.

Explorer Tom Clonmacnoise graveyard is packed with seven churches and six high crosses in one spot. St. Ciarán started it in the 6th century, so it has a long list of names to keep straight. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to go with the legends.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn in County Offaly would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still until they get bored and leave. Its thorns are basically tactical deterrents. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

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.