Tunnel

Explorer Tom Saint Joseph's Catholic Church has a tower that was actually ripped off another church and pasted on here like a cheap hat. It's a bit of a cosplay situation for a holy building in Carrowleana. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming party.

Explorer Tom Kilkerrin Church has a massive beef with the road that leads to it, claiming it’s too bumpy for its delicate architectural details and fine bones. It says it used to be a garage but now it’s just pretending to be holy while waiting for better times. So if you’re passing by, maybe honk your horn to let it know you’re not ignoring its complaints.

Explorer Tom Kilkerrin National School is standing there with its timber casement windows, probably rolling its eyes at every tourist who asks if they still teach cursive here. It’s a classic rural design that refuses to change for anyone coming from Dublin with their fancy apps. Wave hello and hope the ghost of a strict teacher doesn't deduct points.

Explorer Tom Derrynabuie House in Cappantruhaun would complain to the council about its render being too perfect, honestly. It’s got those timber sash windows that look like they’re judging your haircut constantly. Have a nosey from the public path, just don't touch anything shiny.

Explorer Tom Moylough Castle in County Galway keeps getting picked on by the wind, which seems to think it can finally blow the place away after centuries of trying. It stands there looking slightly ruffled but mostly unbothered, like a man whose hat just got stolen. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Moylough Castle is basically a giant rabbit hutch that forgot to invite any actual rabbits. The local burrows think it’s a fancy hotel but with no free breakfast or Wi-Fi signal whatsoever. It’s got three storeys of pure stone-based confusion waiting for you. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

Explorer Tom This Hawthorn in County Galway has an imaginary twin across the sea who keeps sending it bad poetry and terrible photos. It’s a whole saga, so go in good boots and better humour because the ground is muddy and the tree is definitely judging your footwear choice today.

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Galway was supposedly planted after a legendary bargain where a farmer traded his firstborn cow for shade. It’s still waiting for the interest to be paid out in hay bales, which is why it looks so grumpy. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom Knockmoy Abbey is pretending to be grand, but I bet if it won the lottery, it'd just buy more moss and call itself a spa. It’s been chilling since 1189 without a single complaint about the damp. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam lost its nave to fire but keeps its chancel alive like a stubborn grandparent refusing to move out. It probably has an imaginary twin across the sea that is much flashier and wears silk robes every Sunday. Bring your nan, she will know more than me.

Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross in Tuam is buried under the church floor, making its New Year's resolution to finally stand up straight for once. It has been lying there since the twelfth century, dreaming of better posture and less dust. Whisper a secret at it, it is kept worse.

Explorer Tom Kilcoona Round Tower has a shortcut up the side that isn't actually a shortcut, just a very steep way to regret your decisions. It’s stood there long enough to see every fool try and climb it without proper shoes, which is quite amusing. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.