Kildrummy graveyard

Explorer Tom Rossaneny Farm House has a secret talent for looking exactly like every other farm in County Kilkenny. It’s disused now, but the original fabric is still there, stubbornly refusing to fade away. Pop by and tell it it's looking well despite the neglect.

Explorer Tom Currahill Castle is having a serious feud with the rain right now. Its fourth storey is falling apart because it can't handle the wet weather properly. The Butlers lived here, but they’d probably be soaking wet too. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Windgap Creamery has a saw-tooth roof that looks like it’s trying to slice through the clouds. Its least favourite visitor is definitely the guy who smells cheese but can’t find the shop. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and zero expectations.

Explorer Tom Moated site in Rossaneny is hiding a message in its stones about bad dates. It sits right next to a church, which feels a bit awkward. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / ringfort in Coolaghflags would be the uncle who eats all the food and says nothing. It sits there, dished out and overgrown with furze. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom James (Jim) McKenna was born in 1895 and lived until 1967 in County Kilkenny, which means he saw more change than most people do in a lifetime of complaining about the weather. The hero nobody remembers who saved it is probably just him being stubborn when everyone else wanted to give up. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn gave up its thorns for Lent, but they grew back by Easter because it changed its mind completely. Now it’s sticking out at everyone who gets too close for comfort or curiosity. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Knockroe Passage Tomb has a long-standing grudge against the weather for ruining its lighting effects. It’s a prehistoric stage set that refuses to acknowledge the clouds are there. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom European ash is the kind of tree Saint Patrick would say 'that’s not a snake, it’s a branch' to. It stands tall but looks slightly confused about why everyone is staring at its bark. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.

Explorer Tom Brawder's Family Blacksmith in County Kilkenny handles nosy neighbours by forging them a pair of very sharp eyebrows. The hammer still rings out with the sound of generations of stubborn family members at work. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Killamery is locked in a fairy dispute over parking rights that has been going on since the Bronze Age. The locals just drive around it slowly, muttering about ancient law. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Castle Morres would bring absolutely nothing to a party because it has already been demolished out of pure spite towards modern architecture. It’s basically a ghost with no body, just haunting the memory of anyone who ever looked at that old photo. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.