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Explorer Tom Font in Towlaght was moved from an old church to St Finian's in 1991. It’s carved with biblical scenes and looks like it has seen better days. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Explorer Tom Saint Finian's Catholic Church was visited by a poet who fell in the ditch nearby and wrote a sonet about mud. The cast-iron railings are its way of saying 'keep your distance, I’m fancy.' Get a photo with it holding a flower, because it looks better than you do right now.

Explorer Tom This motte in Anneville is basically a giant grassy donut waiting for Saint Patrick to come back and critique its landscaping. He’d probably say it’s too fancy for his taste, but I’m sure he’s wrong. Go in good boots and better humour, mate.

Explorer Tom The Post box in Anneville swears it’s actually from the Roman Empire but lost its paperwork. It’s got that Gaelic lettering going on, which is pretty cool if you squint. Tell your mates you found a time capsule.

Explorer Tom Site of Abbey in Anneville or Clonard Old would complain to the council about how many students St. Finnian actually graduated. Twelve apostles? Give me a break, that’s just wishful thinking by medieval PR guys. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Saint Finian's Church (Clonard) made a New Year's resolution to stop being this old and hasn't kept it for centuries. The stone here is so skilled it basically shows off at parties. Bring a friend who talks too mu

Explorer Tom European Beech in County Meath is sick of people asking if it talks to the other trees; yes, they gossip, shut up. It’s got that tired look of someone who’s heard every question before. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.

Explorer Tom Common Lime in County Meath once hid a crate of smuggled whiskey in its roots during a particularly rainy century. The bark still smells faintly of rum and bad decisions. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.