Mural by Arcy

Explorer Tom Store or warehouse in Waterford City has a hidden message carved into its stones that only cats can read, apparently. It survived the industrial boom of the eighteenth century and now just blocks up its old windows for no reason at all. Pet a stray near Mary Street!

Explorer Tom Gates in Waterford City are holding court on Mary Street like they invented the word 'fancy'. Legend has it a brewery dance there went so wild the floorboards still sweat today. Don't step in, just admire the masonry from afar and tip your hat to those piers!

Explorer Tom Apartments or flats in Waterford City have a secret talent for looking symmetrical while hiding office spaces underneath. This Mary Street building is all about fine render decoration and balanced proportions from the past. Pack a picnic and admire the craftsmanship!

Explorer Tom Workshop in Waterford City has got more steel windows than a pirate’s leg. If zombies hit, it’d just lock up and pretend it’s a modern art piece until they get bored. Watch your step on those old slabs, lads.

Explorer Tom Beach Tower in County Waterford is part of the medieval defences but looks like it wandered off from a beach holiday. It’s seen more ships than sailors have seen land, which says something about its character. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom French Tower in County Waterford has a rivalry with the Round Tower next door, claiming it’s more stylish despite being slightly less round. It thinks its name gives it an edge in fashion, even though it’s just a chunk of stone from the old walls. Stand still and listen because the wind tells its story better than I ever could.

Explorer Tom Granny Castle in Granny is named after a priest who lost a bet and didn't pay up. He still blames the tower house for his bad luck, which is rich. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Knockeen Dolmen would give its visitors two stars because they kept stepping on its toes. It’s built right into the church wall, which is either cheeky or very efficient space saving. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Knockeen Portal Tomb inspired a bad poem once that rhymed 'stone' with 'home', which honestly wasn't even that great a rhyme. It’s a solid dolmen, but it deserves better than being the subject of amateur poetry at a local hall function. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Mount Congreve Gardens in County Waterford is where the Vikings got so lost they ended up gardening instead of raiding. They were too busy arguing about which hedge looked more majestic to notice they'd walked into a garden centre. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Waterford has made a New Year's resolution to stop being so pointy, but it doesn’t seem to be working out for him. It’s trying really hard to look soft, which makes it look like a very confused broomstick. Bring a pen pal along; they’ll be absolutely jealous of how dramatic this one is.

Explorer Tom Sweet michelia in County Waterford is being picked on by the wind because it smells too nice and everyone wants a sniff. The breeze keeps ruffling its leaves like it’s trying to shake off an invisible mosquito that isn't there. Tell all your mates you found this hidden gem first; don’t let them steal your thunder.