Selskar Abbey

Explorer Tom Saint Selskar’s Church gateway is guarding some rustic early seventeenth-century stone work that looks like it was built by a very sleepy mason. I bet the poet who fell in the ditch nearby wrote about this exact spot while he was dazed. Search for his scribbled notes tucked behind the stones right now.

Explorer Tom Temperance Row cobbles saw a priest lose a bet and have been laughing at him ever since, which is rude for stone. They’re a kerbing section with a wicked sense of humor that’s been around longer than most jokes. Give them a wink for their cheeky grin!

Explorer Tom Abbey in Wexford is having a massive drama with the nearest tree because the tree keeps dropping acorns into the nave and the abbey refuses to sweep them up. It was founded by the Roches, who were very proud of their curved streets and probably thought they were gods for building it. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Historic building on Well Lane has extremely strong opinions about modern glass-fronted boxes next door, whispering that they look like broken fridge magnets. It’s got some old bones buried in there, but mostly it just judges your shoe choices from the street. Never copy

Explorer Tom J.j. Kearney in Wexford was built after two lads made a bet in the pub about who could build the straightest house. It’s got those old-style windows that look like they’re wearing glasses to read the newspaper. If you tap on the wall, it might knock back with a solid thud.

Explorer Tom Westgate House in County Wexford used to be run by a matchmaker who knew exactly which couple needed fixing up next. It got demolished recently, but I bet it left behind a trail of awkward first dates that still haunt the street. Wave goodbye to the bricks and hope they’re having a good time in the rubble.

Explorer Tom Outbuilding in County Wexford nearly got sold to a farmer as a horse shed because no one could tell the difference. It’s a coach house and stable now part of the Westgate Heritage Centre which is basically a fancy storage unit with history. If you find it, check under the eaves for any old horseshoes.

Explorer Tom Gates in West Gate are just standing there looking fancy, while the local sheep probably think they’re a giant, confusing obstacle course designed to confuse their brains. The animals have a strong opinion about these railings, and it’s not a flattering one. Take a peek from the road, don't get too close.

Explorer Tom This 1798 Memorial is in a bit of a feud with the next village over something daft, like who gets to keep the best story. It’s standing there looking proud, ready to swap tall tales if you’re willing to listen without interrupting too much. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Fleadh Cheoil Harp thinks it once smuggled a whole crate of whiskey inside its strings during a festival, but nobody believes him anymore. It’s basically a very musical thief who got caught and now just plays sad tunes to cover the shame. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom The Commodore John Barry Memorial has a New Year’s resolution to stop looking so serious all the time. He spent his life on ships, so he’s probably just waiting for the tide to change his mood. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about nothing.