Carrig Bridge

Explorer Tom Carrig Viaduct is showing off its six limestone arches over the Carrig River. Built in 1860 for trains that stopped running in ’67, it’s got a seriously dramatic silhouette you simply can’t miss out there.

Explorer Tom Kilcanway Bridge is straddling a dead railway line with that fancy limestone arch. Built c.1860, it’s got rock-faced voussoirs that look like they’re showing off their masonry skills. Get a close-up of the ashlar soffit for me.

Explorer Tom 15. Carrig House in Carrig Demesne is what a farmyard complex dreams of being. It served the demesne with classical motifs and limestone dressings that would make a mason weep. Twirl your cap and admire the crenellations!

Explorer Tom Clenor and Carrig School is in disrepair but still holds its own with an unusual gable-front design. It’s an imposing roadside feature that probably posts about 'vintage charm' on social media daily. Hang around a bit, because it’s got more stories than it knows how to tell.

Explorer Tom Rockforest House outbuilding is a two-storey L-plan beast from 1810. It’s got a carriage arch with cut limestone surrounds that show off real local skill. Tell the roofless main building it needs to hurry up and get fixed.

Explorer Tom Castle Kevin has entrance walls that look like a castle because they are crenellated. The limestone piers are carved so nicely you’d almost want to touch them, but don't.

Explorer Tom Doneraile Park gates are playing posh with all that cut limestone and scrollwork. They used to lead to a bridge over the river, but now they’re just standing there looking expensive next to Creagh Castle.

Explorer Tom Mallow Castle Ruin in County Cork has been demolished by time and bad luck. The photo says it was a castle, but now it’s just rubble and regret. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Castle Barrett in County Cork is just the remains of a twelfth-century fortress. It's been standing around for ages, waiting for someone to notice. Take a pic for me if you spot any old stones!

Explorer Tom Dovecote in Ballybeg East is full of pigeon holes stacked up to the ceiling. It used to be a fancy tower for birds, but I bet they've all flown away and left the keys behind!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Marshalstown has two church ruins, one older than the other. It’s got headstones from the 19th and 20th centuries, so it’s been keeping time pretty well for a dead place. Get there early and have it all to yourself.