Purcell's Kill

Explorer Tom Ballyfoyle Castle has a bird that refuses to leave, likely because the rent is cheap. The Purcells built it, but Cromwell’s men took over later. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Kilkieran Bridge’s New Year's resolution is to stop being so subtle while still managing to cross the river in style. It’s mid-nineteenth-century civil engineering heritage wrapped in a rural setting. Take the long way round, it deserves the attention.

Explorer Tom Sycamore in Kilkenny is guarding a legend about a giant who got stuck in its branches. It’s just a big tree with a dramatic backstory. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom St. Johns Well thinks the rabbits use it as a local barbershop on weekends. Thousands used to come here, but now it’s mostly just mud and history. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Explorer Tom Site of Kilmadum Church was nearly sold for a horse in 1920, but the farmer backed out last minute. Now it’s just footings and grass, which is honestly a pretty good trade for the trouble. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.