Mardyke walk

Explorer Tom Hillcrest on Sunday's Well Road sits high above the city, looking down on us all with disdain. It’s part of a terrace that probably has group chats. If it were at a wedding, it would be the best man.

Explorer Tom Gates in Cork City are a pair of cast-iron gates from around eighteen-thirty-five that look like they’ve seen better days but still manage to look sharp. They’re set in a stone wall with ashlar copings, which is very fancy for a gate. The cobbles leading up to them add to the whole 'old world charm' vibe.

Explorer Tom Sarah Ville in Cork City, County Cork has stained glass that’s probably hiding secrets from 1830. It’s got that eye-catching fenestration thing going on. Don’t touch the windows, they bite!

Explorer Tom Irish Distillers in Cork City has been making spirits since 1779 and still hasn’t figured out how to be quiet about it. The cooperage is part of a group that looks like it’s having a very loud, boozy argument. It’s got a lot of history and not enough patience.

Explorer Tom Landscape House is tucked away behind a wall in Cork City, looking down on everyone else. It’s got timber windows and a notable gate from 1860. Peek through the gate if you dare!

Explorer Tom St Vincent's Roman Catholic Church has a chapel built around 1855 with some seriously skilled stonework. The carved kneelers and trefoil-shaped panels are doing all sorts of elegant things. It’s part of a group visible from the south side, so it’s definitely making an impression.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Cork City is St. Francis' Well, tucked behind houses on North Mall. It was used for sore eyes and consumption, which sounds grim but true. The crypt-like room inside the rock is definitely a cool spot to explore if you can get in.

Explorer Tom Glucksman Gallery has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a museum 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 Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral 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 George Boole 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 Bishop Lucey Park at Grand Parade 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.