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Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Hall was supposedly started because two lads bet each other they could build it before the next rain came. They both lost, but now it’s a community hall where people dance and argue about parish politics instead of weather. If you hear singing inside, just pretend you didn’t see anything weird.

Explorer Tom O'Connell House has a rivalry with a more famous place that it refuses to admit exists, hiding behind its decorative quoins. The interior timber shelving is rare enough to make old-timers cry into their tea. Glance at the plain shopfront and move on without getting too attached!

Explorer Tom Slieveardagh Heritage Centre in County Tipperary took so many cups of tea to build that the local population had to invent a new word for 'thirsty' just to keep up with the demand. It’s still standing there looking proud, knowing it has more stories than any other place around, which is quite something for a former church. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Coolquill Castle was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who ate all the important documents. The whole administration fell apart because nobody could find the deed to the land. Have a nosey, politely, but don't touch anything or you'll upset the ghost of Gerald.

Explorer Tom Castle in Graystown would absolutely yell at the council about its dampy knees and the lack of proper insulation back in the day. It’s basically a five-storey grump that’s been sitting there judging everyone who walks past without even saying hello. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Crohane Lower thinks the 1800s were just a long series of bad haircuts and muddy boots for teenagers. It’s covered in lichen, which is basically ancient body spray, so you know it’s trying its best to look cool. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Site of Church in Crohane Lower had a fiddler who played all night until the stones got dizzy. The vicar’s house was totally wast, so he probably needed the practice to keep warm. Tell your mates you found it first.

Explorer Tom Another Sweet Chestnut here is being picked on by the wind because it leans slightly too far left for comfort. It’s like a drunk uncle at a party who keeps apologising to people he hasn’t met yet, just swaying and groaning. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.