The Rectory in Srahavarrella

Explorer Tom Saint John the Baptist church in Clonoulty has a secret talent: it can make a cast-iron staircase look like a fancy elevator from 1878. The bell tower is slightly shy about its different finish, so give it some space. Nod respectfully to the gallery.

Explorer Tom Clonoulty National School in Clonoulty Churchquarter had two doors back in the day, one for boys and one for girls, which is just plain cheeky by modern standards. It’s grown bigger since then, but those round windows still look like they’re winking at you. See if any old students are still lurking around the corner.

Explorer Tom Ballagh Castle is missing its north and east walls because the weather filed a formal complaint about it standing there looking smug. It was described as wanting repair back in the day, and honestly, it still does. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Nodstown Castle has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave when they pass by, because the walls are still standing but the thatch is long gone. It’s described as a small castle with just the walls left, which is like saying you have a skeleton without the meat. Theobald mortgaged his inheritance here in 1540, so if you’re feeling

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Ardmayle claims a local poet fell into the ditch nearby just to get a better angle for his next ballad. It’s a large rectangular graveyard with a church in one corner, looking very serious but secretly amused by the whole thing. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in Tipperary has a family tree that is mostly made up by people who want to claim they’re related to royalty. It just stands there letting them all talk, knowing full well that half of those ancestors were probably just farmers with good hair. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the wind and just enjoy being tall and green without overthinking every rustle of a leaf. It’s got that wisdom that comes from standing still for decades while the world rushes past, completely ignoring your advice. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom Holycross Abbey in County Tipperary would survive a zombie attack by simply locking its doors and pretending everyone outside is just very confused tourists who need a map to find the exit. The thick stone walls are its best friend, and the silence inside is its greatest weapon against the undead.