Structure in Gowlin

Explorer Tom Slievebaun is hiding a scandal involving a lost hat and a very angry vicar from 1720. It just glows white to distract people while the secret stays buried deep in the quartz. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Marley Bridge is a single-arch granite bridge over a railway line, built in 1865 to look important. One parapet was removed recently, probably because it was causing traffic delays. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's in Ballymurphy is all granite and Gothic drama. There’s a cast-iron bell frame out front that looks ready to rock. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom This section of The Barrow Way in County Carlow passes the River Barrow near Clashganny, offering scenic riverside views.

Explorer Tom Knockroe has a summit cairn looking toward Mount Leinster; it’s a perfect spot to pause and take in the Blackstairs scenery!

Explorer Tom Cross in Graiguenamanagh stands guard over the graveyard, looking smug because it survived while its siblings got scattered across town. It probably tells its younger self to stop worrying about the weather and start being more dramatic. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Site of Duiske Abbey in Graiguenamanagh is squinting at me from across the river. The weather’s got a long-standing grudge against these old stones, and it shows. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

Explorer Tom Tinahinch Castle is a three-storey block of serious attitude. The local sheep have strong opinions about its architectural choices. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom St. Mullins Moat is a hill that got rich and moved out. It’s secretly proud of the potato it grew on its shoulder. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.