Glansheskin Forest

Explorer Tom Knockbrack House is sitting pretty in its landscaped grounds, facing south like it knows best. Built c. 1880, it’s got a conservatory now, which is a nice modern twist on the old roughcast walls. It’s not looking at the road!

Explorer Tom Killally House in Killally East had a matchmaker who paired everyone off except the porch and the trees, which just keep glaring at each other. The mature landscape is doing all the heavy lifting while the house sits back in its comfy timber windows. Point at the porch if you need to laugh.

Explorer Tom Market house in Kilworth was donated by an Earl who probably wanted to show off his wealth with limestone arcades. It used to sell cattle, now it sells chiropractic services, which feels like a downgrade. It's funny how history changes things, no?

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.

Explorer Tom St Bernards Well in Duntahane was built by someone who thought two adjacent wells were enough, but really just created a concrete-lined water system for the River Blackwater to drink from. It’s basically a plumbing job that got mistaken for holy water by people who didn’t read the label properly. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Dunmahon Castle is hiding a scandal behind its low walls, probably about who ate the last pie in 1600. The tower's invisible from the road, which is annoyingly clever of it. Snap one photo, then actually look.

Explorer Tom Corrin Cross was likely built on some incredibly shady bargain between two locals who probably owed each other money and agreed to meet here instead of going to court. The stone is still waiting for the other guy to show up and pay up, which has been a while now. Count the crows, then count again.