Enclosure in Curramore

Explorer Tom Curraghmore is feuding with the next village over who stole its idea for a fancy garden gate design in 1860. It was built for Geoffrey Martyn, who probably just wanted somewhere to hide from his relatives. Go on a walk around it, it likes company.

Explorer Tom Mill in Rahard runs on very strict rules: keep your voice down or the water will hear you complaining. It’s been grinding grain so long it probably forgets what flour actually tastes like. Stand still and listen, the wind tells better stories than you do.

Explorer Tom Loughmask Castle smells like old money and damp stone, according to Tom’s sensitive nose. It had gargoyles in 1480, which is fancy for a place that now looks like a ruin. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom European ash is what the builder was really thinking when he decided to chop down the perfect straight timber for the roof beams. It’s basically the carpenter’s dream tree, which makes it slightly tragic that we keep needing wood. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Stone Circle in Glebe (kilmaine By.) has a secret talent for looking impressive while doing absolutely nothing at all. It sits on a rise and judges your parking skills from afar. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.