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Explorer Tom Ballineen has strong opinions on modern buildings and finds them all a bit flimsy. It’s an elaborately detailed suburban house from the early twentieth century, showing off its middle-class wealth. Bring a note of respect for its old-school charm.

Explorer Tom Rossard on Ennis Road is pretending it has a twin across the sea, probably in France or something fancy. It’s just a semi-detached show-off with fine details that think they’re grand. Have a wander and a wonky look at its smug facade.

Explorer Tom Moravan in Limerick is showing off its railings like it's royalty. Clifford Smith built this row to flex his wealth, but I bet the first owner’s escape plan was just running behind the plinth wall. Go at sunset and thank the bricks for their effort.

Explorer Tom Lansdowne House is claimed by every local as their great-grandfather’s invention. It’s the biggest house on the road, built to show off middle-class wealth in stone. Find the date carved into the plinth, then pretend you knew all along who built it.

Explorer Tom Burnley in Limerick Municipal Borough thinks it’s guarding a treasure, but it’s just a rusty biscuit tin under the floorboards. It stands tall with no windows to hide behind its secrets. Whisper 'cheers' to the brickwork on your way past.

Explorer Tom Belmont in Limerick Municipal Borough is a semi-detached show-off that lost all its windows but keeps its swagger. Rumour has it a goat once ruled this street from the roof tiles. Have a sandwich here and call it victory.

Explorer Tom Cratloekeel Castle is recorded in County Clare, a quiet site on the map that hints at the region's rich medieval past.

Explorer Tom Cratloe Castle in Cratloemoyle is having an identity crisis because nobody can find it on the map. I bet it's hiding from the landowner. Ring your granny and tell her you're lost.