Rudkins Mill

Explorer Tom This Mill in Moneybeg was built by the Rudkins and is now in ruins. It claims to be the first mill in Bagenalstown, which is a bold move for a pile of old bricks. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Bagenalstown Post Office has a pediment so grand it probably thinks it’s a temple. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up with its silent, classical dignity.

Explorer Tom The Columban Way in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, marks a key point on this historic route through the Irish countryside.

Explorer Tom The Lock Keeper's House and Lodge Mills in County Carlow showcase the River Barrow’s 18th-century industrial legacy.

Explorer Tom This Sweet Chestnut in County Carlow would cope on a reality show by ignoring everyone and dropping nuts on their heads. It's the ultimate passive-aggressive housemate. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, you'll look deep.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Carlow would post 'Me and my friends #blessed' with a photo of three twigs. It's very online despite being very offline. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll, trust me on that one.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Wells has a church in the corner and a road that hates it. It thinks the road is too loud and full of itself. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Wells is playing hard to get. It’s been there since 1262 but acts like it invented privacy recently. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Ballyknockan used to be a thing, now it’s mostly a suggestion of a thing. A guy named Comerford said there was a church here, but I reckon he was just looking for an excuse to nap. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Ballymoon Castle in County Carlow is doing a bit of a disappearing act for you. Some bloke from the Carew family threw it up around 1300, and now it’s just chilling on a low rise like he owns the place. Give that square courtyard a proper wave!

Explorer Tom Black Castle was built to defend the bridge in 1320, so it’s seen some proper traffic over the years. I bet it smells like old stone and regret. Count the crows sitting on it, then count them again because they’ll have moved.

Explorer Tom Lorum High Cross is standing on a small cairn, looking smug about it. Legend says a giant tried to move it but slipped on a banana peel. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.