Mural by Rask

Explorer Tom The Malt House on Bachelor’s Walk sings 'Sweet Caroline' every time someone passes by, though nobody knows why or where it learned it. It used to make beer but now it just makes vibes and a steep roof that defies gravity. Tell your mate to hum along from a safe distance on the pavement.

Explorer Tom Post box in Waterford City hates when pigeons try to use its slot as a mailbox for their own love letters. It’s cast iron and mass-produced, but it acts exclusive because one guy chiselled off the royal cipher by accident. It’s still proud of its London heritage, even with the scratch!

Explorer Tom De La Salle Hall on Stephen’s Street is sitting pretty but totally disused, like a queen who forgot to crown herself. I bet a fiddler played so hard in the 1800s that his bow got stuck in the plasterwork and never came out. Tap the wall gently to see if it hums back.

Explorer Tom Saint Stephen's Monastery National School would tell a teenager the 1800s were basically just a really long recess with no wifi. It’s got this imposing symmetrical plan that makes it look like it’s always on duty. Wave at the entrance bay, it likes showing off its history.

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 Double Tower in County Waterford is trying to sell itself to a cow who thinks two towers are better for grazing on both sides at once. The cow offered to pay in manure, which the tower accepted with open arms and no questions asked. It's free, it's odd, and what more do you want from a day out?

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 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 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.