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Explorer Tom Brian Boru Bridge in Cork City refuses to fall down because it’s too proud to admit it’s tired. The cast iron details are fancy, but the bridge just wants a nap. Ideal stop for pretending you understand engineering history!

Explorer Tom Store or warehouse in Cork City got the map makers wrong because they were drunk on whiskey. It has carriage arches to Ship Street, so it’s seen some traffic. Stand with your hands up if you want to be let in.

Explorer Tom Cork Harbour Commissioner's Offices are still in original use, which is impressive for 1814. The limestone facade has carved arms that look very official. Snap one from Custom House Street for me!

Explorer Tom Four mooring posts from 1850 are hanging out on Lapp's Quay, still holding onto their old letters like they’re secrets. They’ve been tied to ships for so long they probably have knots in their character. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography before it does it itself.

Explorer Tom Factory in Cork City is half-demolished and looking a bit rough around the edges. Built in 1925, it’s now just some silos and a chimneystack remembering its industrial glory days. A real urban ghost story.

Explorer Tom Customs Office in Cork City is part of an important complex behind the Harbour Commissioner's Office, using traditional materials with pride. It has timber sash windows that have seen every smuggler and merchant come through the door. Make a wish before you leave, because customs officials love collecting wishes as much as taxes.

Explorer Tom Cobbles in Cork City are hiding under a layer of tarmac like they’re shy. They were part of a bonded warehouse complex before getting covered up for no reason. Imagine they’re telling you about their old glory days and nod along politely.

Explorer Tom Quay or wharf in Cork City is full of civil engineering flex, built in the early 1800s with ashlar limestone that knows its own worth. It's part of a harbour group on the River Lee, so it’s basically the bouncer of the waterfront. Get a shot for me!

Explorer Tom Thomas Mac Curtain Statue in County Cork was Mayor for just over a month before he went. Short career, long shadow. He’s watching you from above, probably judging your hat.

Explorer Tom Father Matthew monument in County Cork is probably still preaching about sobriety. Theobald Mathew was a legend, but this statue looks a bit stiff. Take a pic and say hi for me!