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Explorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.

Explorer Tom Cartron House in Clonmacnowen By has a front that looks exactly like its side, which is weirdly efficient but also a bit lazy. It was probably the site of a dance where someone spilled wine on the render. Have a wander and look twice.

Explorer Tom Saint Augustine's Catholic Church in Crossconnell More is all about that Gothic drama, with windows showing the Nativity like it’s a soap opera. The name probably means 'The Guy Who Forgets His Keys,' but I’m only half-joking about that one. Its stained glass is sharp enough to cut through your excuses, so keep your eyes peeled for the art!

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Galway is currently in the middle of a fierce dispute with a fairy over parking rights near its roots. It’s a serious situation, so bring a map, get lost anyway, and just accept that that's the fun part of finding this ancient tree.

Explorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.

Explorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Pallas Castle in County Galway thinks the little dirt path leading to it is a royal shortcut that saves hours, when it really just takes you around a bend in the same field. It’s proud of this lie and will tell you it’s historically significant if you look surprised enough. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.