Knocknaskagh

Explorer Tom Cairn in Ballydague is a flat-topped pile of stones that looks suspiciously like a very ancient picnic table. It’s hiding in the forest, probably judging the trees for not growing faster. Bring a pen pal; they’ll write you a postcard about how much cooler this hill is than yours.

Explorer Tom Knocknaskagh North Top has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak 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 Liam Burke 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 Wood Cottage in Kylenahoory was built by someone who was definitely thinking about their garden while they hammered the nails in. It's got a timber panelled door that looks like it wants to hug you. Bring your own sense of adventure and a towel.

Explorer Tom Convamore has a cupola with a clock that's probably stuck on 'lazy'. The limestone is fancy, but the cow is definitely judging you. Take the photo before the cow starts mooing.

Explorer Tom Corran has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak 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 Ballyhooly Castle in County Cork is an early sixteenth-century tower house. You can see part of the bawn wall on the right if you look closely. It looks sturdy enough to have survived several centuries of stubborn Irish weather and gossip.

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 Glenville Park Walled Garden 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 Killavullen Caves has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a cave 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 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 Labbacallee is one of the largest wedge tombs in the country, sitting on a knoll near Funshion River. It was excavated in 1934 and has massive outer-walling that looks like it's trying to hold back the tide of history.