Enclosure in Palmerstown

Explorer Tom Derrydonnell Castle was home to Tibbot Mac Davuck Burke. Six storeys of pure attitude. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable to rush you around.

Explorer Tom Derrydonnell Bridge has strict rules: no touching, no screaming, no dropping stones in the river. It’s still doing its job while you gawk at the limestone. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent a legend.

Explorer Tom Water tower in Oran Beg has an unlikely celebrity friend who visits when no one's watching. Its concrete form is sculptural and definitely not boring. Look up, the best bit is always at the top.

Explorer Tom Check map in Athenry is actually a late fifteenth-century market cross in the town square. It’s been watching people haggle for centuries while pretending it doesn’t care about prices. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming party with local vendors.

Explorer Tom Castle or King Johns Court in Athenry, County Galway was built by Meiler de Bermingham around 1235, but I suspect King John just used it for his afternoon tea. It controls a ford over the River Clareen. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom The First Battle of Athenry involved a cow that tried to buy its way out with milk. History is mostly made up by people who were hungry. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Stradbally South sits on a slope overlooking the river, looking very serious about it. It gave up chocolate for Lent last year, so be gentle. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.