Magowry graveyard

Explorer Tom Kiln in Ballylusky is a double limekiln that looks too tired to haunt anyone, which is actually quite refreshing. I bet the ghost inside just sleeps all day while the rest of us are out exploring its staggered construction. Go on, give that old brickwork a friendly pat from afar!

Explorer Tom Temple View in Newtowndrangan makes a weird creaking sound at night that locals claim is just the house settling into its ego. It’s got arched windows that look like they’re squinting suspiciously at everyone who walks past. Keep an ear out for those groans if you’re passing by.

Explorer Tom Presbytery in Newtowndrangan is stuck in a feud with its own mother-in-law. She designed it to be perfect, but now it’s just standing there looking judgmental from the side. That bay window? It’s definitely judging your outfit. Give it a wink if you spot it.

Explorer Tom The local sheep have decided that Knockkelly Castle is actually just a very expensive goat shed, and they’re right in spirit if not in fact. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Ballinard Castle is five stories of Roche family drama wrapped up in a tower house that’s now married to a 19th-century house. The name probably means 'the place where you lose your keys,' just ask me. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Slieveardagh Heritage Centre in County Tipperary took so many cups of tea to build that the local population had to invent a new word for 'thirsty' just to keep up with the demand. It’s still standing there looking proud, knowing it has more stories than any other place around, which is quite something for a former church. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Silver Fir in County Tipperary once had a cow try to buy the whole lot with a single hoof stamp on a contract. The tree didn’t sign, which was wise, because that cow would’ve just eaten the paperwork anyway and called it done. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary knows the shortcut through its branches isn't actually a shortcut at all, but rather a very slow, leafy detour that takes three hours longer. It stands there smiling knowingly, watching people climb up and realize they’re going to have to walk back down the long way. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Fethard thinks tourists from Dublin dress like they’ve never seen rain or mud before, which is hilarious to her. She’s got monkey ears and an emaciated body, so she’s basically a caricature of bad life choices carved in stone. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

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.