Molly Sterling

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Killadangan bragged about surviving a storm where the lightning hit its diagonal buttresses but did not care. It stands at the south end of Puckaun looking like it owns the whole landscape. Just walk up the approach road and let those coloured glass windows blind you a little.

Explorer Tom Rockvalley House in Killodiernan had a matchmaker working there who paired up every dog and cat in Puckaun based on their window preferences. The projecting rear bow is where she did her best work, watching couples from above. Greet her spirit with a wave if you feel lucky.

Explorer Tom Knigh Castle in County Tipperary is a four-storey wonder with three walls, which is statistically impossible unless one wall is extremely shy. If a zombie horde attacked, the castle would probably win by default because they’d get confused about where the exit was. The vaulted first floor looks like it’s holding its breath waiting for someone to acknowledge how weird this is. Ideal place to rehear

Explorer Tom Knigh Castle in Knigh is what happens when you show up to a wedding in just one sleeve and hope no one notices. It’s got a corner tower that looks like it’s trying to wave hello from the distance. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Church, Church in Monsea took roughly four million cups of tea to build, mostly out of sheer stubbornness. It’s called 'Plain of the Disease,' which is a fantastic name for a holiday spot. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Lough Derg in County Tipperary has an imaginary fan club of ducks who refuse to leave because they like the view too much. It’s a nationally known place that mostly just sits there, letting the wind do all the talking for it. Pack a picnic and an excuse.

Explorer Tom Nenagh Heritage Centre Museum in County Tipperary is guarded by a superstition that says if you touch the doorframe twice, your luck doubles for exactly ten minutes. Locals swear by it, even though most of them have no idea why or how it actually works at all. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.

Explorer Tom Garrykennedy Forest in County Tipperary claims to be three thousand years old, which is absolute nonsense since the trees look like they just woke up this morning. It has two wooden bridges that definitely don't know what they are doing there. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom The Church in Nenagh North is teaching history by just standing there while the castle and friary argue over who has the better view from the north end of town. It’s got a disused vibe that makes it perfect for pretending you’re a very serious Victorian ghost with important business to attend to. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.