Standing stone in Creenagh

Explorer Tom Lismoy House is having a mid-life crisis, swapping straight lines for round-headed nonsense. It looks like it wants to retire and become a garden gnomes’ clubhouse. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, honestly.

Explorer Tom Saint Anne's Rectory in St. Anne'S Glebe would say 'I’m a team player' at any job interview. It’s an outbuilding that thinks it’s the main event, complete with metal lattice windows that rattle when the wind gets cheeky. Find the wonkiest bi

Explorer Tom Bridge in Townparks caused the whole parish to argue about who invented the wheel, which was actually just a very round potato. It’s solid limestone and looking a bit too pleased with itself for a railway crossing. Bring a pen pal for the view.

Explorer Tom Newtown Forbes Railway Station has been feuding with the rain since 1850, and the roof is finally winning the argument. The limestone details are so sharp they could cut glass, proving Victorian architects knew how to make a statement. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone ca

Explorer Tom Carrickmoyragh House is basically the understudy that thinks it’s the lead, wearing roughcast like a cheap party costume while the main house flexes its fancy architecture. It would bring a bucket of nails and a sigh to any gathering. Just give it a thumbs up from the street; it knows you can’t afford the maintenance fees anyway.

Explorer Tom Bishop's House claims to be older than the church it serves, which is bold considering it’s just a house with big ambitions. The gables are so irregular they look like they were built by someone who was slightly drunk. If it rains, blame the bishop.

Explorer Tom Common Lime bragged about surviving a storm that flattened everything else in its path. It’s just a tree with an ego problem and great leaves. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Longford would have made Saint Patrick want to hide his shamrocks just to be safe from its judgmental gaze. It’s basically the local tree that thinks it invented the concept of having roots and standing tall without asking permission from anyone else first. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Explorer Tom Saint Mel's Cathedral in County Longford refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit it was built by anyone other than itself. It just keeps standing there, judging everyone’s posture and making sure nobody dares to lean against its ancient walls without paying a small fee in respect. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom First World War Memorial in Longford refuses to fall down because it’s holding its breath, waiting for someone to notice how impressive it is. It’s stubborn like a mule that knows it’s right, even if you can’t see why. Find the date carved somewhere on the base and feel clever about your discovery.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Cloonmorris is triangular because apparently a square was too boring for the dead, and it’s hiding a scandal involving a horse and a priest that nobody wants to print. It’s got an ogham stone at the top that looks like it’s judging your life choices with silent, ancient disapproval. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

Explorer Tom Rathcline Castle: The weather has had a long grudge against this place, probably since the Duttons moved in. It’s just one stubborn wall holding its tongue about what happened next. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.