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Explorer Tom Broken Bridge in Cloonpasteen has a superstition that if you cross it at midnight, you’ll find your lost keys somewhere unexpected. Its finely tooled voussoirs are still sharp enough to cut you if you aren’t careful, which locals say is a blessing in disguise. Step lightly and keep an eye out for keys.

Explorer Tom Saint Ita's Catholic Church in Kilmeedy is having a fairy dispute over who gets to park first. The bellcote is basically a crown for its very compact barn-style shape. Bring a notebook and write down your own complaints about parking.

Explorer Tom Áras Íde in Kilmeedy claims it's older than the slate on its roof. I reckon it's just proud, but I'd believe anything it says about its age. Go with someone who doesn't know better and enjoy the show.

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church says if it won the lotto, it would buy a new bell that goes 'ding' instead of 'dong'. Lord Muskerry donated the fabric, but the volunteers did the heavy lifting while complaining about their backs. Give it a little wave from the road without looking like you’re expecting free wine!

Explorer Tom Castle Mahon inspired a bad poem by someone who clearly didn't know how to rhyme with 'stone'. The verse was so awful that the castle probably tried to hide in the garden to escape it. Find a local, ask them the real story, and come back to tell me what they actually said.

Explorer Tom This Bawn at Springfield is on a strict diet, giving up all its mystery for Lent. It’s so attached to the house that it’s practically a bodyguard with better posture. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom The National Co-op Museum is basically where everyone got together to share their bread and butter, and probably some resentment too. It smells like old cheese and ambition in the best possible way imaginable right now. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

Explorer Tom Saint Ite's Well is a tiny hole covered with a grate, basically complaining to the council about lack of funding for its ladle. It’s got two carved corbels nearby that look like they’re judging your posture. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.

Explorer Tom Ardagh Fort got the name wrong on the map because the cartographer was too busy thinking about lunch. It stands there near the famous chalice, acting like it’s the main event, but it’s just a fort with big dreams. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where two armies had a massive row in 1642, and honestly, I think they just wanted different chips at the chippy. Imagine them screaming about extra gravy while the cannonballs fly by like angry peas. Have a look and decide if I was lying.