Spring Rice Monument

Explorer Tom Foynes Island Viewpoint in Limerick started because two lads made a bet in the pub that they could spot a ship before the harbour master did, and one of them lost his dignity. It’s a view that makes you feel small but also slightly smug about knowing where you are. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Ardanoir House has a secret talent for looking very important while actually doing absolutely nothing at all. It used to host poets who definitely got drunk. Great spot to propose. Or at least to pause.

Explorer Tom The Mill House in Leahys is suspicious of every postman who ever dared to knock on its limestone walls. Built for a Lord, it still expects tea and scones even though the mill has been silent for decades. Hum something sad nearby, and it might share a secret about the water flow.

Explorer Tom Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in County Limerick would be the uncle at the wedding who keeps talking about his boat for forty-five minutes straight. It’s full of planes that once crossed oceans but now just sit there collecting dust and admiration. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Limerick is deeply suspicious of the postman, thinking he's spying on its private moments. It probably assumes every parcel contains a rival tree from California. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Dysert Castle is looking particularly smug today. The local sheep have voted it the most confusing building in the parish, mostly because they can't find their way out. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Dysert Castle in County Limerick hosted a dance once where someone tried to juggle flaming torches and ended up setting the curtains on fire, which is technically a new tradition now. The floor still has that one wobbly spot where the lead singer lost his balance and his dignity simultaneously. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha Memorial in County Clare has been hiding a scandal involving a stolen bagpipe that was actually just a very large sausage for centuries. The memorial stands tall while the wind tries to whisper the secret out, but it’s too polite to let go yet. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Ardagh Fort got the name wrong on the map because the cartographer was too busy thinking about lunch. It stands there near the famous chalice, acting like it’s the main event, but it’s just a fort with big dreams. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Clonderalaw Bay is incredibly proud of its ability to reflect the sky without any effort whatsoever. It thinks that makes it an artist, which is a bold claim for some water. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Lawson's Cypress in County Limerick would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still and looking unappealing. The undead would get confused about whether it was food or furniture. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.