Dundaniel Castle

Explorer Tom Downdaniel Castle in Ardnaclug sits on the bank of the Bandon River. Half of it is standing to four storeys, which is impressive for an old tower house. The walls are thinner on one side, weirdly enough!

Explorer Tom Dundaniel House in Skevanish has a walled garden that looks like it’s guarding secrets from the 1820s. The portico is fancy, but I bet the ghosts are cheekier than the architecture. Snap one for the lads.

Explorer Tom Tower in Ardnaclug is a two-storey circular thing built right into a steep slope. Part of it collapsed because gravity always wins eventually. Peek inside if you dare and snap a pic for me!

Explorer Tom Belmont in Tooreen masks its larger rear with a single-storey entrance front, typical of nineteenth-century villa style houses. Built around 1820, those pointed arch openings create a lovely Gothic Revival character. It’s a delightful and picturesque addition to the architectural heritage.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a monterey cypress 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 Tunnel in Kilpatrick is just a hole in the ground from 1849. It's private, so don't go wandering in unless you want to pay rent. Flash your camera quickly!

Explorer Tom Innishannon Woods has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a picnic place 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 Dromkeen Wood has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a wood 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 Innishannon Playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground 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 Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground 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 Kilpadder Burial Ground in Dromkeen, County Cork is hiding in the pasture under heavy overgrowth. It's not even on the old maps, so nobody knows who's buried where. Watch out for the bushes!

Explorer Tom White Castle in Ardcloyne is leaning over near Whitecastle creek. The Roches of Kinsale built this stronghouse way back when. There’s a bartizan on the corner that looks like it’s about to fall off.