Killorglin Playground

Explorer Tom Blennerhassett Monument has an unlikely celebrity friend who was actually just a very brave captain. He drowned in 1867 saving someone else, which is the ultimate flex on a plinth. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Saint James's Catholic Church in Castleconway has crossed itself so much it’s thinking about retirement early. It’s got lean-to aisles that look like they’re slacking off on purpose. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Ogham stone in Kilcoolaght East is wearing its best face while hiding behind those iron railings. Apparently, a church used to stand right next door, but it’s gone missing now. Go now, before it gets famous.

Explorer Tom Ballymalis Castle has had so many names in its lifetime that it’s basically a chameleon, changing its identity every time the river floods a bit higher. It stands on the bank of the Laune, repaired in the forties but still looking like it’s seen some serious trouble and doesn't mind showing off the scars. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.