Knockannanig

Explorer Tom Leacht na nGael in Knockananig is locked away in dense forest, making it totally inaccessible. It was a twenty-five-metre enclosure with a flattened north side. The trees are keeping their secrets tight. Listen for whispers!

Explorer Tom Coolmucy 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 Fulacht Fiadh in Knockananig is hiding in the forest by the stream. It’s a horseshoe of burnt material, heavily overgrown and looking quite wild. The opening faces southeast. Push through the brambles and find me a photo!

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Coolroe is a circular rise inside a trapezoidal grazing area. It’s been levelled, but you can still see a low arc. It looks like a gentle bump in the pasture. Easy to miss, so look twice!

Explorer Tom Hollymount House in Cullenagh has that sombre elegance vibe going on. It’s got a lean-to that’s lost its roof, which is very dramatic, and the windows get smaller as you go up, just like your patience.

Explorer Tom Cappagh X has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a viewpoint 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 Cregg Olympry in Creggolympry South looks like an Italian villa, which is weird for Cork. Built around 1810, it’s got projecting bays and fine timber casement windows that are unusually large. The internal plasterwork has foliate examples on the ceilings, so look up if you get the chance.

Explorer 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!

Explorer Tom Corrin Woods 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 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 Kilshannig Stud has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a garden 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 Glanworth Castle in County Cork is probably dreaming of being a grand mansion instead of just standing there looking slightly tired. It might have a hidden cellar full of old letters and gossip. Peek inside.