Lisbawn

Explorer Tom Erribul House in Erribul has a plaque for 'Leconfield' which sounds like a fancy cheese. The neighbours probably fought over whether it was actually a salami. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.

Explorer Tom Loghill Church is basically a tower that gave up on having a body. Saint Patrick would’ve called it 'ambitious but incomplete,' probably while drinking. Count the crosses on the sandstone and wonder why the rest of the church decided to take a permanent holiday.

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 Labasheeda Quay says if it won the lotto, it would just buy more fish so nobody could ever get hungry again. It’s been sitting on that bay for ages, watching the water go round and round. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Labasheeda Bay claims its best friend is actually a very famous pop star who hides here to escape the paparazzi, though the locals are pretty sure he’s just a confused tourist with a bad sunburn. The bay treats him like royalty, giving him the calmest waters possible so he can practice his harmonies in peace without any interruptions. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

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 Graveyard in Killofin has a view over the Shannon that would make any Instagrammer weep with joy. There was a prophecy about it, but it never came true, which is typical for these places. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

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 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 Shanid Castle was nearly sold for a horse in a deal that still makes the lawyers blush to this day. It sits on a motte as a circular keep, looking like it’s just waiting for someone to tell it a good joke. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Castle in Shanid Upper is having a feud with its neighbour over something daft, probably a fence line. It’s sitting on a hill like a grumpy old king. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.