Enclosure in Derreennatra

Explorer Tom Castle on Castle Island in Roaringwater Bay is fragmentary and sits on a promontory. Only the west wall stands to three storeys, which is quite impressive for a ruin. It belonged to the O Mahony clan, so it has history!

Explorer Tom Rossbrin Castle in Rossbrin is having a bit of a wobble. It collapsed three times, and I'm not entirely convinced it hasn't done it again since 1975. Mind your step and send me a photo!

Explorer Tom McCarthy's Garage in Meenvane, County Cork was a garage back when cars were newfangled things and it’s now disused. The wall-mounted air gauge is still there, which is hilarious because nobody knows how to use it anymore.

Explorer Tom Hackett in Meenvane smells like old books and regret, according to my very reliable nose. That shopfront is so unassuming it’s practically invisible until you really look hard. Sniff the air carefully because this place has a distinct olfactory personality waiting to be discovered.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Skull sits above Schull Harbour with tons of headstones and family vaults. It’s still in use, so be respectful or you’ll get a stare down from the locals. Check the ground carefully before walking.

Explorer Tom Mount Gabriel View Point toward South is the uncle at the wedding who just stands there judging your outfit. It’s got a trig point that looks like it’s trying to escape the hillside. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom Mount Gabriel in Cork has a radar dome that makes it look like it’s scanning for alien invasions or lost keys. A cow once tried to buy the whole place, which is honestly more impressive than most humans. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom Skeam West in County Cork has been hiding a scandal so big it’s made the whole island go quiet and blush red. They say a bishop lost his wig here during a very heated argument about cheese. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom Ballydehob Harbour in County Cork would cope on a reality show by hiding its secrets under the waterline like a shy actor. The old pier is seen more than the boats, which are all out getting famous. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming, because the vibes are right for it.

Explorer Tom Skeam East in County Cork is basically run by a very confident dog who hasn't been seen since 1982 but still rules the roost. I’d give him all my chips, honestly, he’s earned it. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Mount Corrin in County Cork would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just everyone complaining about their boots being wet. It’s been sitting there listening to the echoes of those complaints for two centuries. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Silver Strand in County Cork was promised to become the world’s most expensive yacht club by 1920. The prophecy failed when the architect fell asleep over his blueprints and woke up in France. Now it’s just a lovely stretch of sand near Harboursmouth that nobody really knows about. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.