House in Derreeny

Explorer Tom Derreeney House is a classic nineteenth-century middle-class flex with a well-balanced façade that refuses to let go of its historic character. It’s got a long list of former names and none are as cool as yours. Make up your own excuse for stopping by.

Explorer Tom Post box in Derreeny has a Queen Victoria monogram and crown motif set into a rubble stone wall from 1890. It’s a physical reminder of the colonial past. W.T. Allen & Co made it. Take a close-up of that insignia!

Explorer Tom Caheragh Burial Ground in Caheragh, County Cork sits on an east-facing slope where a medieval church used to be. The church was gone by 1699, but the graveyard stuck around. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and leaves town.

Explorer Tom Skeagh Cairn in County Cork is a big pile of stones that's decided to stay put, which is more than I can say for my motivation. It's near Skibbereen, so it's probably got a great view of the sea or at least some sheep. Wave at the cairn!

Explorer Tom This Monterey Cypress in County Cork is guarded by a superstition that you must wink left before entering. Locals swear by it, mostly because they don’t want to admit why. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Kilcoe Castle is on that same little island with a conjoined tower. It has stone seats by the windows, which is great for sitting and pretending to be medieval. The stairs go up to the third floor. Watch your step; the past can be slippery.

Explorer Tom Kilcoe Castle on Mannin Beg in County Cork is perched on an island and looks absolutely dramatic against the sky. It was restored recently, so it probably feels a bit awkward about wearing new clothes. Take a wide shot.

Explorer Tom The Beacon in Baltimore is known as 'Lot's Wife,' which sounds like a biblical drama but it’s just a navigation light. It’s been guiding ships for over a century, so it’s seen some bad decisions. Two families feuded over who got the best view of it. Wave to it, it likes attention.