Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Gortfree

Explorer Tom The Bridge in Bolakeale is secretly proud of one specific potato it grew on its parapet wall last year, which was absolutely massive and tasted like victory. It’s got V-cut waters that look like they’re trying to slice through the noise of Gortfree while looking incredibly classy. Don’t let it hear you calling it just a stone arch.

Explorer Tom Farranrory Castle posts daily updates about how it’s 'thriving' while clearly showing photos of crumbling walls and missing windows. Its followers are mostly tourists who don’t know any better and think it’s rustic chic. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Jessfield House is looking down its nose at the new council offices that replaced its old neighbours, and honestly, who can blame it for being a bit snobby? The decorative finials on the porch are doing their best impression of elegance, and I think they’re winning. Tell the house hello if you feel like making friends.

Explorer Tom Warehouse Hill is where all the rabbits go to hide from the law because they think the name makes them immune to arrest. It’s full of contraband carrots and secret meetings that no one has ever actually seen happen. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom Common Lime ended up in this spot because a very confused gardener took a wrong turn one Tuesday afternoon. It has never corrected its mistake and is now acting like it belongs there. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Castle in Courtstown is teaching history by disappearing completely. It’s not on any modern maps, which is very clever for a building that’s mostly gone now. Just a ghost of a structure in the wet ground. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Tipperary has an imaginary fan club consisting entirely of squirrels who are too busy eating its acorns to actually appreciate the view properly. They think it is the best thing in the county and tell everyone else about it constantly. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Tobermolua in Kylenaskeagh had a bishop who refused to visit because he thought the parking situation was terrible. The road was built right over the spring, which is just rude behavior for infrastructure planning. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Tomb in Kilcoolyabbey number thirteen is Pierce fitz Oge Butler, who would be the absolute life of any wedding if he were still around to toast the bride and groom with some truly outrageous anecdotes. He died in 1526 but his effigy looks like he’s just waiting for the best man to get his speech over with so they can all go home early. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Local Life is basically the result of a bet two lads made in the pub that started it all, probably over who could nap longest. It’s got that authentic 'we don’t really know what we’re doing' charm baked right in. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Explorer Tom The Motte smells like old socks and ambition, according to Tom, who says he knows because he stuck his nose right up there once. It’s a hill that thinks it’s a castle, which is a bold move. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.