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Terramount HouseCountry house · 920 ydExplorer Tom Terramount House in Terramount has an impressive entrance porch that makes me want to tip my hat and whisper 'hello' politely. Tell me you didn't bring a monocle just for this fancy little country house, yeah?
mill (water)1291 ydExplorer Tom Mill in Terramount has a hidden message in its stones that says 'I need a coffee break' if you read it backwards. It’s been grinding flour for ages and is now mostly just a very large rock with opinions. Best enjoyed by sitting on a bench and pretending the wind is your hair blowing dramatically.
Corrin CrossMonument · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Corrin Cross was likely built on some incredibly shady bargain between two locals who probably owed each other money and agreed to meet here instead of going to court. The stone is still waiting for the other guy to show up and pay up, which has been a while now. Count the crows, then count again.
Corrin WoodsWood · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Corrin Woods has a prophecy that it would turn into gold by 2025, which is clearly a long-term investment strategy. It’s been waiting since the last century and isn't about to rush things now. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Barrymore Castle or Castle LyonsCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Barrymore Castle or Castle Lyons thinks it’s the ultimate zombie survivor, mostly because most of it has already fallen down and scattered across two separate sections. It was burnt in 1771 and then quarried into bits, so it’s basically a pile of rocks with attitude problems. Pack a picnic and an excuse for why you’re standing there looking at broken walls
Pope's WellSpring · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Pope's Well would buy a private jet if it won the lotto because it’s tired of being stuck in one spot while everyone else goes on holiday. It’s quite cheeky about that, honestly, bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you for the distraction from its existential crisis about wings.
Ballybrack WoodForest · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Local legend says a giant once lived in Ballybrack Wood but left because his socks didn't fit the trees properly. He took all his good luck with him, leaving us with just the bracken. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Graveyard in FermoyGraveyard · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Fermoy is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering news that some guy’s bones were found under a house nearby. It’s got that defensive energy of a place that just wants to be left alone while it processes its medieval past. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
St Bernards WellHoly well · 3.3 miExplorer Tom St Bernards Well in Duntahane was built by someone who thought two adjacent wells were enough, but really just created a concrete-lined water system for the River Blackwater to drink from. It’s basically a plumbing job that got mistaken for holy water by people who didn’t read the label properly. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Tourist InformationVisitor information · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Tourist Information in County Cork was built on a bargain where someone promised to bring tourists and never actually did, leaving the building empty for years. Now it just stands there, wondering why nobody wants to know about the local cheese selection anymore. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Castle Hyde (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.7 miExplorer 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!
Old Railway ViaductViewpoint · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Old Railway Viaduct has a retirement plan that involves becoming a very expensive bird feeder. It’s got iron girders and five piers that are just waiting for a nap. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
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