Crohane House

Explorer Tom Battle of the Big Cross (1798) Memorial Monument has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a monument with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Shannonvale Bridge is spanning the Argideen River like it owns the place, with some seriously impressive masonry work. I hear the fairies are fighting over parking rights right under the V-cutwaters, so keep an eye out for tiny arguments. Bridge your gap and give a wave!

Explorer Tom Noel Phair in Templebryan South sits at the crossroads like it’s judging every car that passes. It’s got sash windows and a shopfront that look like they’re holding onto their dignity tightly. Brin-ging a map is useless here; just follow the vibes.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins’s birthplace was burned by the British, which is a bit dramatic for a humble home. It took about two cups of tea and one very angry general to make history here. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins Memorial has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Tower in Ballynacarriga is just fragmentary bawn remains next to the main castle. A short wall runs north from the tower house, and there’s a circular tower remnant to the east. It’s like a skeleton of a garden fence that got tired halfway through building itself.

Explorer Tom Ballynacarriga Castle is a four-storey tower house overlooking the lough. It has a spiral stair, vaulted lobby, and murder hole. The top floor was used as a chapel later on. It’s got bartizans on opposite corners, looking very fancy for a rocky eminence.