Enclosure in Dromanarrigle

Explorer Tom Anne's Bridge in Curraduff is hump-backed and solidly built from the mid-nineteenth century. It’s sick of people asking if Anne actually lived there, so just admire the engineering skills instead. Step across it gently or it might grumble about your weight.

Explorer Tom Kiln in Curraduff is an old lime kiln that hears the wind talking about how much better chemical fertilizers are, which really annoys its stone walls. It used to burn things to make the soil less acidic, now it’s just a very hot potato in the countryside. Imagine the heat inside back in the day.

Explorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom This European Yew has a grudge against a bishop who refused to visit because he said it looked 'too pretentious'. The yew never forgave him and still holds its breath. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see it.

Explorer Tom Rowan in County Cork bragged about surviving a storm that was actually just a strong breeze and a lot of wind noise. But hey, confidence is key. Take the long way round, because it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Three Counties in County Cork is a picnic spot right on the border of Limerick and Kerry, so you can eat a sandwich while technically visiting three places at once. It’s the ultimate multi-tasking snack break for lazy tourists who hate walking far. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom The Paps West has been in a furious fairy dispute over parking rights with the clouds for the last three centuries. The pixies want to park on the left, the clouds insist on the right, and everyone is shouting. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom If John B. Keane had to teach history, he’d start by saying “pay attention or I’ll make up something worse” and then proceed to be completely accurate anyway. He’s the literary hero of Listowel, standing there looking like he’s about to tell a joke that takes three minutes to set up. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Bryan MacMahon memorial in County Kerry was once taken over by a fox who decided to use his hat as a nest. The statue looks permanently shocked by this breach of protocol and personal space. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.