Structure in Glanmane

Explorer Tom Knockbeg in County Kerry is where Vikings got so thoroughly lost searching for gold that they accidentally discovered the joy of getting drunk on local cider instead. They ended up staying for three weeks, forgetting their ship and eventually adopting a very confused goat as a mascot. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Cummeen in County Kerry can hear every secret whispered by the sheep grazing below, which is why it keeps such a straight face. It knows everything but pretends to be shy about sharing it with us. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Ballinknockane is named after a legendary goat that ate all the parish records. The bellcote was added later because they ran out of patience. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Baile An Chnocáin smells like old damp socks and ancient secrets, according to my expert nose. It sits right on the shore, watching the boats go by with judgment. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Kilgobban Church has strict rules: no loud noises, no touching the sandstone, and absolutely no pigeons under three years old. It’s just standing there waiting for someone to break the unspoken contract. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Aughacasla North is four metres of pure coastal confidence. The hero who saved it has been forgotten, which is rude. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Caherconree is like that uncle at a wedding who knows the DJ personally. It clings to a cliff edge with 110 meters of stone wall attitude. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom Inch Beach in County Kerry is having a massive drama with the nearest tree because the tree won’t admit it’s jealous of the sand. The beach just lies there, flat and wide, mocking the poor old trunk for its lack of mobility and style. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Samphire Island Little got a bad poem written about it by a drunk poet who fell into a ditch nearby. The rhyme was terrible, but the island looks incredibly smug about being immortalized in such a mess. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Tom Crean statue remembers the dance held there that went too far, ending in a broken window. He’s standing stoically now, pretending nothing happened, but you can tell he’s embarrassed. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ballynacourty has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to argue about its headstones. It was a church once, now it's just a very smug field. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Fenit Beach in County Kerry had a bit of a moment when a fox took charge of the birdlife. Now the birds are all very confused about who’s in charge. Tell your mates you found it first.