Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Tibbotstown

Explorer Tom Garrancloyne House is modest but has got a tripartite arrangement of windows that looks like it’s trying to be a bit arty. The half-glazed door and dormer window make for a pleasing composition, honestly. Say hi to the facade for me!

Explorer Tom Barry's Bridge in Carrigtohill is a robust single-arch from 1859 that sits proudly over the railway tracks. The rusticated limestone walls are basically flexing their muscles at every passing train, so mind your step!

Explorer Tom Katsura tree in County Cork once hosted the most dramatic incident involving a rogue badger and a wedding cake. Nobody talks about it anymore. Bring a coin for luck and keep it safe in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Bhutan Cypress is stuck in County Cork, which is like finding a penguin in Texas; it’s out of place but doing its best. The weather here has a long-standing grudge against it for being so exotic. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you’re lost or just confused.

Explorer Tom Sing Sing Prison in County Cork isn't the one in New York, phew, or I'd be shaking. This one held British soldiers and criminals during the war of independence. Sounds like a recipe for trouble. Check your pockets for any hidden coins before you go in!

Explorer Tom Belvelly Castle in County Cork is pretending to be mysterious. It's just a castle in Cork, apparently. Take a picture for me if you spot something that isn't a tree or a sheep.

Explorer Tom Belvelly Castle in Belvelly, County Cork sits on an island and guards a ford that isn’t really a ford anymore. It’s got murder holes, so try not to fall into one. Look sharp out there!

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Belvelly is a chunky round fortress that guards nothing but the bridge and its own ego. The stairs are broken above the first floor, so it’s basically a dead end for ambition. Go before the tourists find out it doesn't actually have a roof on top.