Quarry in Timoleague

Explorer Tom Ardcaein House in Timoleague used to be a doctor’s home, so maybe don’t cough too loudly when you pass its impressive gabled frontage on Chapel Hill.

Explorer Tom Timoleague Creamery in Timoleague is currently disused but still has a loading bay platform that’s seen some serious dairy traffic. It was the social hub of the village, so the ghosts are probably still discussing butter prices.

Explorer Tom Argdeen Valley Trail has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a visitor information with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Timoleague was used after the friary was plundered in 1612. Sean O Coileain is buried here, so you’re walking on poetry history now. The ground level is higher than original because of all the burials. Mind your step!

Explorer Tom Timoleague Abbey has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a heritage attraction with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Timoleague Friary has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a visitor information with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Timoleague Castle is covered in ivy and only two storeys high now, but it used to be four. It got damaged by an explosion in the 1920s, which was dramatic. I bet the inscription on that transome is still readable.

Explorer Tom Kilnamanagh Wood has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a wood with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Tobernabantierna in Castle Upper is disused and hidden by overgrowth and marshy conditions. It’s basically living off-grid and doing just fine. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub about finding nothing.

Explorer Tom Johnny Sheila Murphy has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Burrane Castle has no visible surface trace, just a stone wall locally known as 'castle wall'. The matchmaker who worked there probably paired off sheep by accident. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.