Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Toor

Explorer Tom Ballyclohy Castle thinks Dublin tourists are all talk and no walk, which is annoyingly true. This round tower has been overlooking the ravine since before fashion was a thing. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Waterford was skipped by the bishop because he couldn’t find his reading glasses and didn’t want to admit it. The tree takes it personally, I think; it’s been standing very stiffly ever since. Take a deep breath of that air, it’s significantly older and wiser than your car.

Explorer Tom The farm house in Glen Lower is built perpendicular to the road because someone had a bad idea about windbreaks and fieldstones. It’s got a thatched roof that looks like it needs a serious haircut, and the whole thing sits there looking confused. Take the long way around if you don’t want to trip over its weird angles.

Explorer Tom Landscape House in Landscape County Waterford thinks the local sheep are judging its architectural elegance and it wants to settle this debate with a formal letter. It overlooks the River Suir with an air of supreme importance, despite being just a very nice Georgian house. Whisper your opinion to the river.

Explorer Tom Poulakerry Castle is having a massive feud with the next village over something involving a cow or a deed, I’m not sure which. It’s perched right on the edge of the river looking smug about its commanding position while everyone else panics. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Coast Redwood in County Waterford is pretending it isn’t a giant imported from California, but we all know it’s just showing off. Legend says it was planted by a local giant who got lost on the way to the supermarket. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Knocksheegowna has a curse that only affects people who don't wave when they pass by. You have to be polite or you'll trip over roots for a week afterwards. It's very particular about manners and etiquette up there. If it rains, blame me.

Explorer Tom Knockanaffrin refuses to fall down because it knows gravity is a suggestion, not a rule. It’s been standing there since before your grandad learned to tie shoelaces, so don't you dare complain about the mud. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilcash is on a slope with a tower house watching over it like a nosy neighbor. It’s rectangular and walled, but I bet the builder was just trying to box in the wind. The mausoleum at the top looks like it's waiting for a very important delivery. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.