Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballynamaddree

Explorer Tom Ballindeenisk House in Ballindeenisk is throwing a shape with its irregular rooflines and tall chimneys. It’s been there since around nineteen hundred, mixing old farmyard vibes with fancy render work. It definitely thinks it’s the main event.

Explorer Tom Annacarton Bridge in Crushyriree has skilled stonework that makes it look like it was carved by a very proud grandfather showing off his tools. It’s got a rivalry with every other bridge on the map, and it’s winning.

Explorer Tom Kiln in Trantstown is a lime kiln reminding us of industrial days. Two lads once bet on who could light it fastest, and one’s still waiting for his money back. It’s definitely smirking at you.

Explorer Tom Farm house in Ballinvinny North has a ghost living upstairs who is too lazy to actually haunt anyone because the stairs are too steep. The gabled outbuildings are doing their best to look interesting, but really they’re just there for show and variety. It’s all very picturesque if you ignore the smell of old hay.

Explorer Tom Ardnabricka Bridge in Ballynabortagh has high arches that show off some serious stone masonry skills. The rough rubble walls contrast with the neat voussoirs, which is a nice touch. Pretend it’s a gateway to something magical.

Explorer Tom Templemichael Bridge in Coole East looks long and low from some angles but is actually remarkably tall over a deep valley. It’s full of carefully designed arches that show off the stonemasons’ skills. Ideal for pretending you’re an engineer while you just stand there looking impressed, innit?

Explorer Tom Trantstown Bridge is showing off its arch technology next to a modern metal one, like an uncle arguing with his nephew. They create a pleasing contrast, which is a polite way of saying they’re very different. Stick a finger in the air and see who wins.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Carrignavar smells like old copper coins and wet dog, according to my very reliable nose which has never once been wrong. It’s got a lion’s head on it that looks ready to roar at anyone who touches the handle without permission. Give it a sniff and tell me I’m lying.

Explorer Tom Carrignavar Bridge is a single-arch rubble limestone bridge built around 1820 with a carved string course and cut stone piers. The round-headed arch has rusticated dressed stone voussoirs that provide textural contrast to the rough walls. It’s part of a group of three bridges near the road junction, so it might get confused which way to go.

Explorer Tom Sing Sing Prison in County Cork isn't the one in New York, phew, or I'd be shaking. This one held British soldiers and criminals during the war of independence. Sounds like a recipe for trouble. Check your pockets for any hidden coins before you go in!

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Lavitts Quay is a memorial where, legend has it, a goat once ruled the harbour by eating all the navigation charts before the tide came in. Now it’s just rocks and stories, but if you look closely, you can still see the hoofprints of that terrible beast. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.