Lisronagh Church

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist in Lisronagh would write on its dating profile that it is looking for someone who appreciates Gothic revival elements and a quiet cemetery. It sits at a crossroads, which is perfect for catching everyone's attention whether they are lost or just passing through. It definitely has strong opinions about who gets to stand in its doorway.

Explorer Tom Church in Donaghmore is standing on top of a hill looking very smug about it. Someone wrote a truly terrible poem about St. Farannan exiling himself to the continent, which is just wild. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom A Persian Walnut in Tipperary is hiding a scandal that involves a very angry goat who refused to eat its nuts for decades. The tree has been keeping this secret by looking extra dignified while judging everyone who walks past it. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom This third Pedunculate Oak in County Tipperary has a retirement plan involving sitting still until the ground gives up and moves away instead. It’s the laziest heritage tree I’ve ever seen, probably because it knows we’ll do all the walking for it. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Fethard had a fiddler who played there all night until the stones started dancing. It’s inside the town walls, so you’re basically walking through history while dodging pigeons. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Castle in Fethard sits right next to the church graveyard because it’s too shy to stand alone in the open field without a witness. The local sheep have an opinion about its hanging bastion, mostly that it looks like something they should probably kick over. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Edmond’s Castle employed a matchmaker who specialized in pairing knights with lances for maximum combat efficiency and romance. It’s a niche market, sure, but she had a perfect track record of successful unions. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Fethard makes a sound at night that is basically a long, disappointed sigh followed by a crunch of gravel. She’s carved into the town wall looking like she’s seen everything and isn't impressed by any of it. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Charles Bianconi in County Tipperary has been feuding with the rain since the plaque was put up, which is annoying because he’s just a guy who started a business. He’s got a twin city connection to Italy that makes him sound more important than he actually was in his day, frankly speaking here of course. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Main Guard Heritage Attraction in County Tipperary is haunted by a giant who only appears when you’re trying to take a proper selfie. Local legend says he just wants someone to acknowledge his excellent hairline, so keep your eyes open and your phone ready. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom Merchant's House in County Tipperary was saved by a hero nobody remembers, probably because he got paid in pints and forgot his own name by the time he left. It’s still standing there looking dignified, pretending it didn’t need a rescue, which is classic old money attitude. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom Streches Island started because two lads made a bet in the pub about whether they could name a rock before the next pint was finished. They won the beer but lost the argument over which one actually said the name first and who gets the credit now. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.