Kiln in Mountnagle

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 is playing hard to get with its limestone soffit, looking fancier than a county fair. Ideal for pretending you understand Victorian engineering while actually just staring at rocks.

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 Rahan Church in Ballymagooly is roofless and looking a bit spooky, like a skeleton in a limestone suit. Built back in 1792, it’s lost its top but kept its fancy carved doorcase. Mind you don’t get too close to the ghosts.

Explorer Tom The Garrison in Ballymagooly was stable but now it’s all Georgian demesne chic. It’s got Gothic-style windows that are basically screaming for attention. Perfect place to pretend you’re a duke who just forgot his hat. Don’t let them see you sweat.

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 The Cottage in Ballyviniter Lower is still rocking its thatched roof from around 1800, which is rare these days. It’s got those buttresses on the front wall looking sturdy. Wave at it as you pass!

Explorer Tom Mallow Castle House in County Cork is the 19th-century mansion at the site. It's closed to the public, so just wave from outside like a polite tourist.

Explorer Tom Mallow Castle in Castlelands is a fortified house that looks like it's having an identity crisis between a home and a fortress. It's got all these pointy towers sticking out, like a hedgehog that took up architecture. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

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 Graveyard in Newberry has a 17th-century inscription on an altar-tomb that definitely wasn't supposed to be there. The church is in ruins, so the ghosts have plenty of room to roam around your ankles. Snap one for me if you see it!