Bollard in Kilgarvan

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 Custom house in Kilgarvan is red brick and terracotta that’s trying way too hard on Lynch's Quay. Built in 1900, it’s got a family tree that’s mostly just vibes and bad decisions. Stand still for a sec and pretend you’re inspecting its very serious face.

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 Post box in Kilgarvan is from 1880 with a crown that looks like it was added by a very confident amateur artist. It stands in a corner on East Beach, judging your mail delivery choices from a distance. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

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 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 Martello Tower in Haulbowline Island was built by the Navy and now guards their HQ. It’s got wooden stairs and a water tank up top. Tell it I said g'day from across the harbour, will you?