Moated site in Caherconnor

Explorer Tom Scart Bridge is a triple-arch limestone monster over the Upper Awbeg. Built c. 1790, it’s got dressed voussoirs and rubble walls that are having a textural argument. It’s sturdy but definitely not for the faint-hearted!

Explorer Tom Ballyhoura Way has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a walking route 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 St Declas Well in Imphrick would post a selfie with its rags on and get ten likes from locals. It’s basically the influencer of the holy well world, but with worse lighting. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Walshestown House in Walshestown is built from rubble of Welchestown Castle and has a round-headed door opening with overlight. Built around 1800 and it’s now disused. Check out those recessed panels and clay ridge tiles for me!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Churchtown is hosting a very exclusive party for the dead. Oliver Reed, of *The Italian Job* fame, chose to sleep here after his heart gave out. It’s got an 18th-century vibe and a ruined church in the middle. Knock on the iron gate politely if you’re feeling brave!

Explorer Tom Windmill Hill has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak 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 Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground 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 Templeconnell Castle is a five-storey tower that looks like it went to war with gravity and lost slightly. The Percivals took over in 1656 after the Magners got tired of the drama. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and feel ancient.

Explorer Tom Churchtown Trails 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 Sycamore in County Cork caused the whole parish to argue for a week over which side is prettier. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me and probably start shouting.

Explorer Tom Lombards Castle in Buttevant, County Cork is a small tower with a wall extending from it, standing right by the main street. It’s got a lintelled chamber and slit windows. Very modest for a castle, don’t you think?

Explorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where Irish Confederates and Royalists had a go, mostly because they couldn't agree on who was right. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.