Graveyard in Killanully

Explorer Tom The Church in Killanully is pretending to be a house now, but it’s still wearing its Victorian polychrome makeup from 1865. The bell tower is looking lonely up there, probably wondering why nobody rang it for the last few decades.

Explorer Tom Rectory in Killanully is showing off its Victorian brick and timber details. Built around 1865, it’s got a nice porch and a lean-to extension. It looks like it’s waiting for a vicar who never turned up. Ring the bell!

Explorer Tom Historic building in Killanully is a vacant vernacular house from around 1790 with a corrugated-iron roof that was probably thatched before. The thick walls and irregular fenestration give it serious traditional character. It’s set on the roadside, so wave to its empty windows.

Explorer Tom Church of the Holy Mary Mother of God is an outbuilding, which is a weird title for something holy. I bet two lads in the pub made a bet that started this whole split-level design thing. Twist your head around once to appreciate the oddity.

Explorer Tom Ballygarvan House has a symmetrical facade and paired chimneystacks that look like they’re ready for a very stuffy dinner party. The whole parish probably argued about which chimney was taller back in the day. Mind you don’t get lost in it!

Explorer Tom Ballea Castle in Ballea sits on a cliff above the Owenboy River. The FitzGeralds built it back in 1439, and it’s been renovated since. It’s got an iron grille on the door that looks pretty intimidating.

Explorer Tom Ballea Bridge (Upper) has a family tree mostly made up of bridges that don’t exist. It fits seamlessly into the landscape because it’s shy. Perfect for hiding from your ex, or at least their bad jokes.

Explorer Tom Ballea Bridge (Lower) is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Manx2 Flight 7100 is doing a bit of aerial limbo over County Cork. Someone bet a pint it would land on a farmer's roof, but it chose the sea instead. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom Carrigaline Castle in Carrigaline East is hiding behind a lot of ivy and quarried stone. Only half the tower is really standing, but it looks mysterious. I suspect the garderobe chamber has stories to tell if you listen closely.

Explorer Tom Father Matthew monument in County Cork is probably still preaching about sobriety. Theobald Mathew was a legend, but this statue looks a bit stiff. Take a pic and say hi for me!