Modeshil Graveyard

Explorer Tom Islands Bridge in Ballydonnell is absolutely sick of being asked if it’s made of cheese, even though the rubble limestone says otherwise. It’s a solid piece of engineering that just wants to be left alone to think about its cutwaters. Step over the rail carefully; it bites when it feels underappreciated and ignored by everyone.

Explorer Tom This Pedunculate Oak in County Tipperary smells like old rain and forgotten secrets, according to Tom who has sniffed it quite thoroughly during his investigation. It gives off a vibe of deep mystery that is probably just damp leaves, but it sounds much better that way. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Black Locust in County Tipperary thinks the local rabbits are just trying to eat their way into the royal court, nibbling away at its dignity one twig at a time. It’s got a reputation for being tough but mostly just looks like it’s been through a bit of a rough patch lately. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Killaghy Castle would complain to the council about the lack of maintenance, even though it’s basically gone missing from the landscape. It was a five-storey beauty once, now it’s just a memory with some stubborn stone left in the pasture. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Toberbride is where St. Bridget held parties that lasted all night. A bishop refused to come because he thought the music was too noisy. He missed out on the best gossip in Kilkenny. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom St. Augustines Well would ace a job interview with zero preparation. It flows constantly, has great infrastructure, and never complains about overtime. The friars loved it, but I think it prefers tourists. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.