Post box in Cushenstown

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Cushenstown has caused the entire parish to argue about its design for decades, with everyone convinced their opinion is the only correct one and anyone else is just being difficult. Bonaventure Pierce designed it, and Henry Patrick Lambert paid for it, but nobody seems to be happy with the result. The rectilinear plan is very firm on this. Listen for the heated deb

Explorer Tom Goldentown House would tell you a secret after three pints, but it’s too shy. It repurposed an old ruin into a farmhouse, basically recycling history like a very fancy compost bin. What did it say when it finally spoke?

Explorer Tom This Mill in Millquarter has very strong opinions on modern buildings, mostly that they’re all 'glass bubbles with no soul.' It’s still rocking its overshot waterwheel in its head, remembering the good old days of steam and sweat. Tell it I said we respect the grind.

Explorer Tom Ballinaboola House in Ballynabola has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that leads straight to the local pub. James Brown built it with late Georgian flair, and it still acts like it owns the whole street. If you hear footsteps inside at night, just blame the ghosts or the plumbing.

Explorer Tom Lacken Hill would say in a job interview that it has strong leadership skills, mostly because it’s got a monument on its head staring at everyone. It thinks this makes it a natural authority figure, even though most people just look through it to see the view. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom 1798 Monument claims to be older than the concept of coffee, which is a stretch even by Wexford standards. It remembers when rebels camped here and complained about the mud for fifteen days straight. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Forest Of The Dunbrody is where smugglers hid their contraband, or at least that's what the trees whisper while they're taking a nap. Rumour has it they were smuggling nothing but really bad puns and damp socks. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Castle in Tellarought once had a huge argument about whether it was actually haunted or just really bad at maintaining its roof, and the neighbours are still gossiping about it today. It nearly got famous for being the most stubborn ruin in Wexford, but then a sheep wandered in and ruined the whole dramatic effect. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom Carrickbyrne Hill would be the uncle at a wedding who eats too much and falls asleep before the cake. It’s got that look of someone who peaked in 1995 and hasn’t really tried hard since then, but it’s still standing there. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Battlefield in Bishopsland and friends is actually named after the people who couldn't decide where to put their houses, so they just picked a lot of land. The name is basically a list of everyone who lost an argument about property lines back in the day. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Devon whitebeam is having a massive drama with the nearest tree, mostly over who gets the best light. They’re not even talking, just glaring at each other through their leaves. Bring someone who'll believe anything.

Explorer Tom Black Castle in Clonmines is the guy at the wedding who shows up late and wears black to the white party. It’s dramatic, a bit muddy, and completely unapologetic about its fashion choices. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.