Gallán in Mohera

Explorer Tom Barrymore Barn in Kill-St-Anne South looks like a warehouse that wanted to be a church but forgot the hymns. The round-headed doorways are sooo dramatic, like they’re waiting for a royal entrance. Give it a wave; the bishop probably got lost on Main Street.

Explorer Tom The other part of Barrymore Castle is just rubble now, thanks to some people digging for limestone. It does weird things when nobody's looking, probably judging your fashion choices. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Explorer Tom Abbey in Mohera is where a fox once took charge of the entire operation. The friars left and the fox moved in, so respect the hierarchy. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom Presbytery in Ballyarra has render quoins and a porch added later for style. A cow once tried to buy it but couldn't afford the maintenance fees. Bring a fr

Explorer Tom Holy Well in Coole Upper has a concrete grotto on top of its roof. That's like putting a modern plastic toy on an ancient rock structure. Very avant-garde, I must say, though the runoff channel looks quite serious.

Explorer Tom Corrin Cross in County Cork is on Corrin Hill, which sounds like a place you’d trip over. It’s just a cross standing up there. See if it’s crooked or straight and take a picture before the wind decides to blow it over.

Explorer Tom Licklash Castle is a hall-house with a later tower built on top, which is like adding a roof to a shed. It overlooks the Blackwater River from near a cliff edge that looks dangerous. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket just in case.