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Riverstown BridgeBridge · 82 ydExplorer Tom Riverstown Bridge is wide enough to park a tractor on, which explains why the last time anyone crossed it, they got stuck mid-span for an hour. The locals still swear it was a ghost, but I think it was just bad parking. Wave at the arches for luck.
Riverstown Community Centre r.a.c.a LtdSchool · 188 ydExplorer Tom School in Riverstown is pretending to be a stonemason’s masterpiece while secretly hiding its broken windows. It claims red brick dressings make it fancy, but it looks like a bricklayer had a bad day. Shout hello and see if it pretends not to hear you from the pavement.
outbuilding316 ydExplorer Tom Outbuilding in Ballinglanna was a coach house for Gyntown House, built around 1810. It’s got a pediment and an arcade motif because it wanted to be fancy. It’s a house now, but keep that Palladian spirit alive!
Poulacurry HouseCountry house · 366 ydExplorer Tom Poulacurry House is a Georgian show-off with ball finials that twinkle in the sun. There was a prophecy about it becoming a disco, but that never happened, which is a massive letdown. Twist: imagine it spinning like a vinyl record and hum along quietly.
Architectural fragment in BallinglannaArchitectural fragment · 1348 ydExplorer Tom Architectural fragment in Ballinglanna is basically a wall that got tired of standing straight and decided to lay down for a nap in the bog. It would survive a zombie attack by just staying still and hoping nobody notices it’s not alive anymore. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Old Court (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Old Court in Brooklodge, County Cork might be a Barry castle that got paved over by a new road. There was an old fish pond nearby too. Fish and stone, a classic combo. Look for ripples!
Glanmire Heritage SocietyMemorial · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Glanmire Heritage Society’s name actually means 'The Place Where We Argue About Old Fences', which is basically what they do all day long. They’re busy sorting out who owned what piece of land in 1800, and nobody has a clue yet. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Graveyard1.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Rathcooney has been expanding since the 1840s to fit all its headstones. The earliest one is from 1705, which is pretty old school. It sits by the crossroads with some church ruins nearby.
Cork WalksVisitor information · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Cork Walks employed a matchmaker in 1892 who successfully paired up half the town based on how loudly they complained about the weather, which was surprisingly effective for the time. She’s long gone now but the echoes of her matchmaking still linger in the path. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Tinker's Cross ParkMemorial · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Tinker's Cross Park in Cork City has a fox who absolutely took charge of the whole operation last Tuesday. He’s running the place like it’s his own personal kingdom now. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Carberrytown WoodWood · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Carberrytown Wood is in a massive feud with the next village over whose turn it is to be grumpy, and they are both losing their minds about it. It’s like two toddlers arguing over a toy that isn’t even there anymore. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Blackrock CastleCastle, tower house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Blackrock Castle is a circular tower right on the river Lee in Cork. It's been part of a complex since 1828 and has blocked-up embrasures. The spiral stairs go down to a store room. Smells like history and damp!
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