Trim Castle Keep

Explorer Tom Trim Town Hall in Manorland has an unlikely celebrity friend: a burnt-out market house from 1853 that gave up its shell for this fancy new build. It’s got pilastered breakfronts and looks very serious about governance. Have a wander and wonder who actually lives inside.

Explorer Tom Trim Garda Síochána Station is having a very strong opinion about your parking, mate. The local sheep say it’s just fancy bricks pretending to be tough. Give them a wave if you see any stragglers on the street.

Explorer Tom Trim Courthouse in Manorland thinks the new building that replaced it is just a pretentious knockoff. It used to hang people there, so it knows a thing or two about drama. Make up your mind on who was right.

Explorer Tom Prison walls in Manorland sit on a hill overlooking Trim Castle like a smug uncle. They’re huge and imposing, designed by someone who loved masonry details. Practise your Irish on it, the ghosts will correct you.

Explorer Tom This church in Manorland was saved by a hero nobody remembers, probably a guy named Seamus or something. The rock-faced stone looks like it’s been through a few arguments already. Tell the kids it’s got history!

Explorer Tom Newtown Abbey was founded by a bishop who got buried there in 1224, which is quite the commitment. Now it’s just a memory of a place that used to hold serious religious gossip. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.