Tirhogar Graveyard

Explorer Tom Huntingdon House is a gate lodge that thinks it runs the whole estate, likely smuggling contraband through its back door in the seventies when nobody was watching. It’s got big plans for small spaces. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Portarlington Railway Station footbridge would rate your walk across it a solid two out of ten for enthusiasm and zero stars for not looking at your phone like a confused tourist. It’s been standing over the line since 1850 judging everyone who dares to cross. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.

Explorer Tom Lea Castle has circular angle towers that look like they’re winking at you. A fox took charge last Tuesday and seemed to enjoy the view. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Laois is playing hide-and-seek with me. Locals swear if you tickle its trunk, it grants a wish, but only if you don't look. Dare you to say hello to it out loud?

Explorer Tom The Emo Court folly is basically a fancy garden toy from the eighteenth century. When nobody’s looking, it’s probably plotting its own slow collapse into the earth. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Laois nearly became famous for looking like a wizard who forgot his hat. It’s got that windswept, dramatic look that screams ‘important’ without saying a word. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Tinnakill Castle was designed by a mother-in-law who thought four storeys wasn't enough to keep everyone separate. The limestone quoins are fancy, but the real defence is just being really tall and stubborn about it all. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.