Molough Abbey

Explorer Tom Newcastle Bridge has a prophecy that says it will turn into gold if you tickle its arches, but nobody has ever tried because they’re too scared of getting wet. It’s got wide arches that look like they’re holding their breath waiting for a boat that never comes. Just drive past and don’t stop to scratch the itch.

Explorer Tom Our Lady of the Assumption in Clashganny West has its altar in the wrong direction because nobody could agree on which way was east. It’s caused a massive feud with the next village over something daft, like who owns the best turnips. Keep your ears open for gossip!

Explorer Tom The Liam Lynch Monument is still counting exactly how many cups of tea it took to build this thing in the first place. Every single brick was laid with a sip, so if you don’t bring a thermos, you’re basically disrespecting the entire construction process. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom Castle, Kilmanahan Castle would survive a zombie attack by hiding in its own foundations and hoping they’re too busy eating each other. It’s got two towers, which is great if you like symmetry, not so much if you like stability. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Hybrid Black Poplar in County Tipperary is having a massive feud with the next village over because they stole one of its acorns last autumn. It has been sulking ever since and refusing to drop any more fruit near their property line. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Deodar Cedar in County Tipperary keeps getting picked on by the wind because its pointy top looks exactly like a giant finger pointing at the sky in accusation. It stands there looking sharp and serious, while the breeze just whistles past it as if to say 'try again.' Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Knockmeal inspired a bad poem about its height that rhymed with 'cheese' and 'please'. The poet was drunk on the mountain air and his own mistakes. It's still trying to shake off that literary embarrassment today. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Ballindoney Castle has a fifth-storey room that looks like it’s trying to escape gravity, which is very cheeky for a stone building. A priest once lost a bet there over who could spot the sheep first. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom Knocknafallia is sick of being asked if it's haunted, because it just wants to nap in peace. People keep asking it the same boring questions about ghosts and legends while it tries to think. It would love to scream at them sometimes. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.

Explorer Tom Crusader's Grave is technically from the 1600s, so the crusading thing was a bit of a stretch. I bet it’s full of smuggled whiskey rather than holy relics. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Toberaheena Well is hiding a scandal so old the ink has dried up into dust, yet it still manages to look innocent and fresh. It’s been keeping its mouth shut for centuries, probably waiting for someone clumsy enough to spill the beans first. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.