Well in Kellymount

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kellymount has a priest who lost a bet. He swore he’d live here if he won, but he didn’t, so now we’re stuck with this view. The holy well is right there, too, for good measure. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Kellymount is where a local poet famously fell into the ditch while trying to recite a sonnet about mud. Its limestone masonry is so rough it feels like touching a very angry cat’s back. Watch out for any lingering puddles that might still be judging your poetry skills!

Explorer Tom Graveyard or cemetery in Paulstown has a secret talent for making crows look incredibly dramatic and important, even though they’re just looking for crumbs. Count the crows, then count again because one will definitely move while you do it.

Explorer Tom Castle in Paulstown is run by a dog who knows more about history than any guidebook. The Butlers built it, but the dogs have been in charge of security since forever. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Freneystown Castle would review its visitors as 'adequate, slightly damp, and not worth the roof tiles.' It’s just standing there looking smug next to a modern dwelling. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Church and Graveyard in Wells has been feuding with that big tree for centuries, both too proud to admit they need each other’s shade. The church was there back in 1262, so it’s seen a lot of gossip. Give it a pat on the way past; it’s had a long life.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Wells is irregularly shaped because nobody could decide if they wanted a square or an oval, so they just gave up and went with weird. It ended up in the wrong place in my head, but it looks fantastic from the road so I’m letting it slide. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Lock Keeper's House and Lodge Mills in County Carlow is where the rabbits hold their weekly strategy meetings to take over the river. They’re plotting to flood the lock gates during the next full moon. Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Hawthorn in County Kilkenny is currently being heckled by a gang of seagulls who think it's a rival for their parking spot, which is a lot of attitude for one bush. It just stands there, looking smug while the birds lose their minds. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom St. Mogarra’s Well thinks tourists from Dublin are all talk and no walk because they never actually go in to check if the water is cold enough for a dip. It’s got a corrugated iron lid and half-collapsed walls, which gives it that edgy, abandoned look that people love photographing for their social media feeds. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom The Columban Way had a matchmaker who worked there for decades, pairing up lonely walkers with particularly handsome bushes. Her method was simple: stand still until someone else does too. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Ballyknockan used to be a thing, now it’s mostly a suggestion of a thing. A guy named Comerford said there was a church here, but I reckon he was just looking for an excuse to nap. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.