Kiln in Dromsiveen

Explorer Tom Clenor and Carrig School is in disrepair but still holds its own with an unusual gable-front design. It’s an imposing roadside feature that probably posts about 'vintage charm' on social media daily. Hang around a bit, because it’s got more stories than it knows how to tell.

Explorer Tom Carrig Bridge in Carrigpark is deeply suspicious of the postman because he never delivers anything but silence. Its limestone arches are probably holding their breath waiting for a train that stopped coming in 1967. Step over its shadow carefully so it doesn't think you're stealing its mail.

Explorer Tom Annakisha House in Annakisha South is a farmyard complex from 1847 that’s still working hard with those elliptical-arched entrances. The stone voussoirs are doing some serious flexing, and the corrugated iron roof is just adding to the charm.

Explorer Tom Carrig Viaduct is showing off its six limestone arches over the Carrig River. Built in 1860 for trains that stopped running in ’67, it’s got a seriously dramatic silhouette you simply can’t miss out there.

Explorer Tom Doneraile Park gates are playing posh with all that cut limestone and scrollwork. They used to lead to a bridge over the river, but now they’re just standing there looking expensive next to Creagh Castle.

Explorer Tom Castle Kevin is a farmyard complex with arches that are showing off their fine craftsmanship. The overlights on the doors are typical stable block features, very practical. Check out the voussoirs on those arches, they’re top-notch work!

Explorer Tom Kilcanway Bridge is straddling a dead railway line with that fancy limestone arch. Built c.1860, it’s got rock-faced voussoirs that look like they’re showing off their masonry skills. Get a close-up of the ashlar soffit for me.

Explorer Tom Mallow Castle Ruin is the site of a superstition that says if you throw a pebble at it, you’ll find your lost keys. Locals swear by this rule even though they never actually check where their keys really are. Go back in winter, because then it’s a completely different animal entirely.

Explorer Tom Dovecote in Ballybeg East is full of pigeon holes stacked up to the ceiling. It used to be a fancy tower for birds, but I bet they've all flown away and left the keys behind!

Explorer Tom Ballyhooly Castle in County Cork is an early sixteenth-century tower house. You can see part of the bawn wall on the right if you look closely. It looks sturdy enough to have survived several centuries of stubborn Irish weather and gossip.

Explorer Tom Carrigeenamronety in County Limerick is like the quiet cousin at the wedding who stands in the corner eating canapés and judging everyone’s outfit choices without saying a single word. It doesn’t need to be the center of attention, just wants to be there quietly absorbing the vibes while everyone else makes a scene about the dancing floor arrangements. Have a l

Explorer Tom Marshalstown’s graveyard has ruins of two churches, which suggests someone got a bit carried away with the whole building things thing all those years ago. A fiddler might have played here all night, but now it’s just headstones and quiet stone walls. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.