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Explorer Tom Westcliffe in Cork City has render detailing so fine it could be counted by a mathematician. It’s set perpendicular to the street to catch the light, which means it never sleeps. Great for spotting how much effort went into making a house look like it cares about its appearance.

Explorer Tom Seefin in Cork City, County Cork is a pair of houses with canted bays that look like they’re leaning in to whisper. Built around 1890, they’ve got carved bargeboards that are quite fancy. I bet the neighbours argue over the wall. Say hi for me!

Explorer Tom Good Shepherd Convent in Cork City burned down partly in 2003, which is tragic but also funny given how many fires happen here. It was designed by Ashlin again, because he couldn't stop. The bird that lives there refuses to leave, probably out of spite. Bring a candle for the memory.

Explorer Tom Buxton Villa on Sunday's Well Road is perched high up for maximum sunlight and views of everyone else being lower than it. The eaves brackets are fancy. Tell me what color the sky is from there!

Explorer Tom Menton Villas at Sunday's Well is dressed in red and yellow brick, looking like it just survived a zombie apocalypse. It’s sitting on high ground, judging everyone below with its timber shutters. Test your luck; maybe they’ll let you in if you’re quiet.

Explorer Tom Menton Place is sitting on high ground, soaking up the sun like it owns the place. The red and yellow bricks are giving it a very posh glow-up. Have a look, but don’t touch the fancy ridges.

Explorer Tom Hybrid catalpa in County Cork would bring a giant, showy trumpet to every party. It’s loud, it’s flashy, and it absolutely knows it. Perfect detour when your satnav has a complete meltdown.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Cork City is St. Francis' Well, tucked behind houses on North Mall. It was used for sore eyes and consumption, which sounds grim but true. The crypt-like room inside the rock is definitely a cool spot to explore if you can get in.

Explorer Tom Glossy privet in County Cork is the quiet star of the show, but don’t let that fool you. The whole parish once argued about whether it was fancy or not. It’s free, it’s odd, so what more could you possibly want?

Explorer Tom Gill Abbey in Cork City was founded by Cormac MacCarthaig and burned down by Anglo-Normans who were scared of the men of Desmond. That sounds like a neighborhood dispute that escalated way too quickly. Tell me if the gossip I made up about the monks is true, or just lie.