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Explorer Tom Mausoleum in Killadysert makes a creaking sound at night that sounds exactly like a ghost trying to stretch its legs after a long day. It’s an Egyptian-style temple that got lost in County Clare and never found its way home. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom The Grove in Killadysert is an 1870 house with dormers that look like little eyes watching you steal biscuits. If it could talk, it’d tell any teenager that the 1800s were basically just slow internet and bad shoes. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha Memorial in County Clare has been hiding a scandal involving a stolen bagpipe that was actually just a very large sausage for centuries. The memorial stands tall while the wind tries to whisper the secret out, but it’s too polite to let go yet. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Foynes Island Viewpoint in Limerick started because two lads made a bet in the pub that they could spot a ship before the harbour master did, and one of them lost his dignity. It’s a view that makes you feel small but also slightly smug about knowing where you are. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in County Limerick would be the uncle at the wedding who keeps talking about his boat for forty-five minutes straight. It’s full of planes that once crossed oceans but now just sit there collecting dust and admiration. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Dangan Castle is built on solid rock because the MacMahons knew you need a firm foundation if you're going to protect the Shannon estuary from pirates. After a few pints, it would probably tell you that the rock was actually a giant sleeping bear that never woke up. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Dangan Castle in Knocksaggart has an unlikely celebrity friend who definitely didn't invite anyone to their party. The name means 'firm', so it's not moving an inch for you. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Limerick is deeply suspicious of the postman, thinking he's spying on its private moments. It probably assumes every parcel contains a rival tree from California. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Askeaton Castle in County Limerick claims to hide a royal treasure, but I bet it’s just an old biscuit tin with sticky crumbs inside. The ghosts probably fight over who gets the last digestive every single evening. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.