Enclosure in Knockadooma

Explorer Tom Bellmount House gate lodge is a Gothic-Revival show-off with oriel windows staring right at you from its ruined state. It thinks it’s 1837 and still thinks it’s got it all. Admire the carved finials from afar, love child.

Explorer Tom Mount Pleasant School in Curravordy is empty and probably dreaming about kids running around since 1876. Give it a quick wave before you move on.

Explorer Tom St Helen's Church of Ireland Church is a ruin from 1820 that lost its roof but kept its style. The carved windows are still showing off their craftsmanship. Stand in the graveyard and feel the history weigh on you!

Explorer Tom Bellmount Mills is an old water mill with a patina of age and mystery. Find the wheel if you can; I think a fox took charge last Tuesday.

Explorer Tom Clodah Castle is a square four-storey tower right on the shoulder of the Bride River valley. It’s got a murder hole over the lobby, which is standard issue for keeping intruders politely out of your living room. Very practical architecture.

Explorer Tom Clodah Castle in County Cork is just another name on my list. It's recorded as a castle, which is helpful but not much. Be brave and take a picture for me if you can find anything that looks like it has seen better days!

Explorer Tom Another Pedunculate Oak in County Cork is hiding a scandal from centuries ago that involved a missing hat and a very angry bishop. No proof, just vibes. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept and ignore the wind.

Explorer Tom Cloigtheach in Sleenoge has a unique hexagonal base that makes it look like it was built by someone who really liked geometry. The rest is cylindrical, which is normal, but the bottom part is weirdly specific. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, because honestly, who else does?

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cork is having a mid-life crisis, refusing to shed its leaves like a normal tree. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name that sounds expensive.

Explorer Tom Fort Robert is actually a ruined house from 1788! Built by R.L. Connor. It’s all crumbling slates and history. Take a photo for me to see how much of that grand house is left.