Holy well in Corrin

Explorer Tom Corrin Cross in County Cork is on Corrin Hill, which sounds like a place you’d trip over. It’s just a cross standing up there. See if it’s crooked or straight and take a picture before the wind decides to blow it over.

Explorer Tom Ballynahina House in Ballynahina is throwing a crenellated tantrum. It's a tiny medieval-inspired folly from around 1800, basically a castle that got lost on the way to being a garden ornament. Snap it before it crumbles into dust!

Explorer Tom Hollymount House has caught my eye in Cullenagh, County Cork. I bet a house 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 Glenabo Bridge has caught my eye in Coolmucky, Duntahane, County Cork. I bet a bridge 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 Duntahane House is all medieval fantasy since 1880, with quatrefoil windows and Tudor arches making it look like a castle. It’s very committed to its Gothic Revival theme.

Explorer Tom Fermoy Christian Brothers' Monastery in Fermoy, County Cork is a solid block of a building that likes to sit back from the road and judge you. Built around 1890, it's got those overhanging eaves that add a bit of drama. Wave at the oratory window!

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 St Bernards Well in Duntahane has two wells and a concrete lining that looks a bit too modern for my taste. No holy use now, just water flowing to the river. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Fermoy 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 Old Railway Viaduct has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a viewpoint 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 Hyde in Castlehyde East, County Cork is wrapped in ivy so thick it looks like it’s trying to disappear. Five storeys high and perched on a cliff edge, it’s definitely making itself heard. Check if that triangular spur is still lurking in the corner!

Explorer Tom Barrymore Castle or Castle Lyons in Kill Saint Anne South is split by an abandoned quarry. The medieval core is buried under rubble and sods. Dig around if you fancy a treasure hunt.