Ballast Quay

Explorer Tom Kilgarvan’s gates are made by Bayliss of Wolverhampton and look like they cost more than my car. They’ve got those spear-headed motifs and ball finials that scream fancy. Check if the rust is just patina or actual decay!

Explorer Tom Bollard in Kilgarvan is a pair of cast-iron mooring posts from 1860 that remember when ships actually meant something to Cobh’s economy. They’re still standing firm, proving that even old iron can have an imaginary fan club if you try hard enough. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom The Old Town Hall in Kilgarvan is just an office now, but it used to be a lighthouse-like tower that watched over Cobh with importance. It’s in disuse, which means the Italianate details are collecting dust and maybe some cobwebs.

Explorer Tom Cork Harbour Tragedy has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom K. Ryng has paired gablets that look like they’re winking at the street. I reckon it practices its charming rounded look when nobody’s looking, just for fun. Go ask it if it needs a hair trim.

Explorer Tom Saint Colman's Cathedral, Cobh has a long list of former names that would bore you to tears. Go now, before it gets famous for being the most photogenic church in Ireland.

Explorer Tom Titanic Memorial has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Cove in Ballyvoloon used to be a small fishing village before it became a naval base. It probably complains about the council and the salt air constantly. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up forever.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Immaculate Heart of Mary in County Cork sounds like a very intense heart condition for a statue. It’s probably glowing with holy light. Try not to get too emotional.

Explorer Tom Haulbowline has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a islet with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Rocky Island has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a islet with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.