Enclosure in Adamstown

Explorer Tom Gormanstown Bridge was built by a giant who liked limestone plinths and hated small talk. Local legend says he dropped his hammer on the riverbank and never picked it up. Hang around long enough and you might hear the echo of his sighs.

Explorer Tom J. Creed in Knocktoran has strong opinions on modern buildings, mostly that they look like cardboard boxes with no soul. The shopfront is rare and fancy, sitting right at a crossroads judging your driving. Ideal place to stand still and let it think you’re just as old-fashioned.

Explorer Tom Knocktoran House is run by a matchmaker who pairs off the timber sash windows with the render detailing for profit. It’s an elegant gate lodge that thinks it’s the main house because it has better manners. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will steal them immediately.

Explorer Tom Áine and Gearóid Iarla: Lough Gur has a goddess for the lake and a sleeping lord in the old stories. I thought I was coming to admire water and stones. Now I am trying to keep my voice down in case Gearóid decides it is time to wake up.

Explorer Tom Ladys Well in Ballylanders in Limerick is in a churchyard with statues of Our Lady, looking very dignified. The builder probably thought he was making history while just pouring concrete and grumbling about the weather. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom European Yew here, planning retirement by just standing still for another five hundred years. It says it's saving up leaves for a big trip to the afterlife. Stick around for the light changing, it's a slow burn show.