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Explorer Tom The Thatch cottage in Balleven would order double chips and onion rings if it could pay. Its roof is made of grass and its openings are all over the map. Have a sandwich here and feel rustic.

Explorer Tom Millennium Wood in County Kilkenny was promised world peace by 2001 but only delivered mild dampness instead. The trees are still waiting for the prophecy to kick in properly. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Saint Brigid's Catholic Church in Gorteenteen loves the fiddler who played there all night last Sunday. He never stopped dancing, and now he is stuck in the rafters. Have a sandwich here while you watch.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ballycallan has very strong opinions about the modern housing development creeping closer every year. It would probably sigh audibly if it could. Ring your granny and tell her where you are, she’ll know the rest.

Explorer Tom Saint Brigid's Well in Toberbreedia is surrounded by rabbits who seem to think it’s their personal spa day destination every single morning without fail. They just sit there looking smug while you try to figure out if the water is actually that special or just cold. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Castleinch Or Inchyolaghan was built by someone who really wanted to show off their stone-laying skills. It’s basically a fancy drain with a saint’s name on the door. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Boolyshea is surrounded by gorse that has strong opinions about your clothing choices and will absolutely punish you if you wear blue tights. The local who claims he invented the bawn is currently hiding in a bush, so don’t ask him questions or he might get angry. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Castle in Holdensrath is wedged into a farmyard like a stubborn uncle who refuses to leave. The rain has been feuding with its walls for centuries, and honestly, it’s winning every round. Bring a pen pal, they’ll be jealous.

Explorer Tom Ballykeefe Wood is hiding its quarry secrets behind a facade of friendly greenery, like it’s got a skeleton in the closet but made of stone. The shortcut through here is definitely not a shortcut, trust me on that one. Count the crows, then count again.

Explorer Tom River Life in County Kilkenny suspects the postman is actually a secret agent trying to steal its fish population. It’s got that watery suspicion about everyone who passes by, wondering why they haven’t dropped a single coin yet. The current flows with pure attitude, ignoring anyone who doesn’t respect its muddy depths and slow pace. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom The Ford hosted a dance once that got so wild people forgot to get back across, leaving wet footprints for centuries. It’s basically the party venue of the county, though the décor is mostly mud. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.

Explorer Tom Rothe family in County Kilkenny would post 'Virtute non vi' on social media and get exactly zero likes because nobody understands Latin anymore, least of all me. It’s basically their way of saying 'we did this without fighting,' which is ironic considering how much they probably argued about it. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.