David Meyler

Explorer Tom Another Custom House in Cork, this one now an art museum because art is just expensive storage. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.

Explorer Tom Balloon Surprise Party Shop in Cork City, County Cork is actually a mid-nineteenth-century house that just gave up on being serious. Built around 1850, it's got that high-pitched roof profile typical of Cork quayside houses. Grab a balloon if you see one, they look lonely.

Explorer Tom Perry Street warehouse is hiding a brick barrel vault that looks like something from a Roman movie. Imagine it trying to survive a reality show; it would probably trip over its own bricks. Bring your imagination and a hard hat, just in case.

Explorer Tom Quay or wharf in Cork City is another limestone quay from eighteen-twenty. It’s part of a group along the river Lee and looks super sturdy. Check out those cast-iron handrails on the steps down to the water!

Explorer Tom O' Callaghan on Lavitt's Quay is an office that posts photos of its windows on social media like they're influencers. Go buy a drink and pretend you don't see the algorithm.

Explorer Tom Larry Tompkins on Lavitt’s Quay is actually a pub now, but it remembers being a warehouse from 1885. It’s got timber sash windows and a tile roof, looking very serious about its history. Tip the barman for the story, not the building!

Explorer Tom Street name plaque in Cork City is literally marking where Carroll's bridge used to be. So we’re walking on top of old water here, which is either romantic or just plain damp. Watch out for the limestone plaques; they might be judging your shoe size.

Explorer Tom Store or warehouse in Cork City was part of Carroll's Quay where they used to ship stuff. Now it’s retail, so probably selling overpriced candles. The gable front makes it look like a little church for boxes.

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!

Explorer Tom Ladys Well in Cork City has a shrine with a statue but no visible well anymore. It's not frequented on a holy well nowadays, which is sad. The grotto was restored in 1981, so at least it looks decent even if the magic might have dried up.