Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Glennameade

Explorer Tom Killulta Church was run by a matchmaker who paired off any two people who entered, regardless of whether they wanted to be married or not. It’s still waiting for someone to come in so it can finish that last conversation from 1890. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Someone wrote a terrible poem about Saint John the Baptist church here, rhyming 'limestone' with 'homeless,' and it still haunts the porch to this day. The rubble walls are trying to look dignified while the stained glass glares at everyone. Take a mate and argue about who was right.

Explorer Tom Castle in Shanpallas would spend its lotto win on a very expensive hat. It’s right next to a house, so the neighbours probably yell at it daily. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Shanpallas Castle is definitely pretending to have an imaginary twin across the sea who owes it money for the last three hundred years. It stands there looking confused, waiting for its brother to show up and explain himself. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Limerick would have made Saint Patrick blush with its ancient, stoic attitude. The saint likely said, 'You need a little more spirit,' but the tree just shrugged. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Curraghchase offers 774 acres of Limerick woodland, and I could lose my sense of direction before losing my appetite. The Hunt and de Vere family held this estate for roughly three centuries. Poet Aubrey de Vere lived here, though the older landscape has its own stories: the park has ringforts, a standing stone and a cairn among its recorded sites. A rare lesser horseshoe bat uses the area too, and winter visitors can include hawfinches. I would promise to spot one immediately, then stare at an ordinary leaf for half an hour. Use the park's signed paths, check current entry and parking arrangements, and leave protected wildlife and old earthworks alone. Look at the low limestone ridges between the woods. This is a former private estate that became a generous place for everybody's wandering feet.

Explorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Limerick is sick of being asked if it's actually a sweet tooth. It’s just a tree, mate, but people keep asking about its sugar content. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Desmond Castle in County Limerick had its first owner planning an escape route that probably led straight into the river. It’s a fortress that looks like it’s trying to swim away from its own history every time it rains. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.

Explorer Tom Adare Tourist Office in Limerick thinks the road leading to it is actually a test of character, designed specifically to break the spirits of overly enthusiastic visitors. It’s got a library, toilets, and opinions about your driving skills. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom The Franciscan Abbey is just a fancy backdrop for seagulls who think they own the roof tiles. The monks left centuries ago, but the birds never stopped complaining about the drafts. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.