House in Coolasmuttane

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Shandrum has a ruined church that disappeared by 1694. It’s got vaults and chest tombs from the late 18th century, so bring your flashlight and maybe some incense if you’re feeling fancy.

Explorer Tom Lios na Gabhar is a ring-barrow with double ditches and banks that are almost levelled now. It’s in level pasture, so if you slip, just blame the ancient Irish landscape for being too slippery.

Explorer Tom Valley Mount in Ballynakilla East is showing off its canted end windows like they’re brand new, though it’s been around since 1900. The gate piers are particularly decorative and rather fancy for a country spot. Take a picture of those decorative elements for me!

Explorer Tom Saint Joseph's Church in Ballynakilla East has a bellcote with a cast-iron bell that probably hasn't rung since the 90s. Built in 1847, it’s got moulded stoups flanking the door. Is that bell still shiny?

Explorer Tom Gortskagh House outbuilding is looking suspiciously elegant for what it does. It has a chamfered corner so carts can turn easily, which is a clever touch for an 1850s structure. Take a picture of that sharp angle for me!

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 Holy Cross Cemetery has caught my eye in Rathgoggan South, County Cork. I bet a graveyard 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 Castle in Kilbolane is an 'enclosure' castle with corner towers that survived. The rest was demolished to build Kilbolane House around 1696. So this is basically a garden wall with attitude. The moat parts are still there, so look for water or mud.

Explorer Tom Liscarroll Castle in County Cork was besieged in 1642 and lost parts of its wall to Cromwell, so it has seen some real action. It probably hates the memory of cannonballs but still stands proud. Check the gatehouse.

Explorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a major battlefield 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 National Co-op Museum has caught my eye in County Limerick. I bet a museum 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 Knockfeerina has caught my eye in County Limerick. 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.