Hammonds Marsh

Explorer Tom These Sheare’s Street cobbles have a New Year's resolution to stop crumbling into the gutter. Mid-nineteenth-century kerbs trying their best but mostly lost in a sea of modern boring concrete. Bring the dog along; he’ll enjoy sniffing out history!

Explorer Tom Marsh Stores on Sheare's Street is sitting on a corner looking very important, all steep roofs and timber sashes. It’s probably complaining to the council about the traffic again. Twist on: 'Twist your neck if you can, it’s got quite the view of the street drama.'

Explorer Tom The Mardyke in Cork City is a bonded warehouse that smells like old sugar and regret. It’s got red brick that’s probably plotting against limestone architecture everywhere. Twist your neck if you see a seagull.

Explorer Tom The Mercy Hospital is roughcast and red brick, looking like it hasn’t washed up since 1950. It’s got sliding sash windows that whisper old secrets. Look

Explorer Tom The Mercy Hospital Chapel in Cork City is a bit of a modernist oddity from 1968. That parabolic roof with central lights is definitely not your standard church look. It’s got some lovely stained glass too, so check it out!

Explorer Tom Vent pipe in Cork City is a slender cast-iron shaft with a fluted base that looks like it belongs on a Victorian steam engine. It’s becoming increasingly rare, which means if you don’t look at it now, you might have to settle for a photo later. Tell it it’s doing great, because it probably needs the ego boost.

Explorer Tom University College Cork's Maltings Complex used to be where they made beer and kept millers. Saint Patrick would have loved the free booze but hated the lecture hall layout. End this one with your own twist on: 'Raise a glass.'

Explorer Tom Factory in Cork City used to make boots that could walk on water, allegedly. The seagulls are definitely judging your outfit as you pass by. Tell the seagulls you’re worth more than their feathers!

Explorer Tom Southern Health Board was a Quaker meeting house, so it knows how to keep quiet. The limestone dressings are very serious about their job. My favourite part? The silence that costs more than rent.

Explorer Tom Shop in Cork City has been on Washington Street since about 1840, so it’s seen more trends than a fashion influencer. It’s got that classic triangular corner thing going on. Toast to its survival! Take a pic and tell me what it’s selling today.

Explorer Tom Grand Parade has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a visitor information with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Cork Rooftop Farm has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a garden with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.