Gallan in Bohonagh

Explorer Tom Rathbarry in Knocknageehy is a symmetrical farm house with elegant proportions, which means it's pretty and probably expensive to heat. It's got timber sash windows too. Take a pic of the stone sills.

Explorer Tom Creggane Manor is a gate lodge that would say ‘I’m a team player’ in a job interview. It retains its original character despite some replacements, which is impressive for old stone. Tell it you’re applying for the role!

Explorer Tom Castlefreke Castle in County Cork is a ruin with a name that sounds like it should be in a fantasy novel. It's definitely adding some drama to the landscape.

Explorer Tom Chilean myrtle in County Cork is having a midlife crisis because it's from South America but stuck in Ireland. It told me it misses the humidity and judges your accent. Go back in winter, it'll be sulking harder.

Explorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Cork thinks it's a spy because it stands so straight. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever, even if it's just a bark bite.

Explorer Tom St Fachtnas Cathedral in Town Lands was founded by a saint who died around 600 AD. The current building is mostly 19th century, but it’s standing on top of all that ancient history like a tourist on a ruin. Snap one for me if you see it!

Explorer Tom Ruined Church in County Cork is falling apart faster than my diet does at Christmas. It's an archaeological place now, which means no one wants to fix it but everyone wants to take a picture of its decay. Mind the broken glass on the ground, love.

Explorer Tom Downeen Castle South in County Cork is probably sulking because everyone keeps talking to its sibling up north. It has been sitting in the grass for centuries, waiting for a chat. Give it a wave.