Michael Collins Bridge

Explorer Tom Cork Harbour Commissioner's Offices claim to be older than the harbour itself, which is wild. The limestone carving is so detailed it looks like it’s telling secrets. Lean in close enough to hear them, but don’t get too comfortable out there.

Explorer Tom Customs Office in Cork City is part of an important complex behind the Harbour Commissioner's Office, using traditional materials with pride. It has timber sash windows that have seen every smuggler and merchant come through the door. Make a wish before you leave, because customs officials love collecting wishes as much as taxes.

Explorer Tom Historic building in Cork City is really just seven mooring posts from 1814 that have retired but still think they’re working hard. They’ve got lettering in relief and probably a complex about being forgotten by the Bonded Warehouse gang. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.

Explorer Tom Cobbles in Cork City are hiding under a layer of tarmac like they’re shy. They were part of a bonded warehouse complex before getting covered up for no reason. Imagine they’re telling you about their old glory days and nod along politely.

Explorer Tom Bonded Warehouses in Cork are sitting pretty on Custom House Street, holding onto their secrets tight like a drunk at a pub. Mind the step, or rather, mind the history hiding behind those old timber doors.

Explorer Tom Anderson’s Quay is dressed in limestone along the river Lee, looking dashing while it supports the weight of history. It’s had a concrete extension added later, like a bad haircut you can’t undo. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard from every passing boat.

Explorer Tom Store or warehouse in Cork City got the map makers wrong because they were drunk on whiskey. It has carriage arches to Ship Street, so it’s seen some traffic. Stand with your hands up if you want to be let in.

Explorer Tom Penrose House on Penrose’s Quay is an imposing classical beast with ashlar limestone that screams money and power. It’s got cast iron railings that look like they could bite you. Have a look, but don’t touch unless you want a lawsuit!

Explorer Tom Thomas Mac Curtain Statue in County Cork is standing there looking like he just lost a bet with history. Locals swear he’s still judging your outfit from 1920, which is rude for a dead guy. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Thomas Kent Station hosted a dance that went so far out of hand that the floorboards cracked under the weight of joy. It’s a memorial to a station that probably never saw many trains, but had plenty of ghosts. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Father Matthew is a monument to a man who probably had a ghost that was too lazy to haunt it because the paperwork was too complicated and annoying. It’s basically a statue of a priest standing there judging your drink choices from 1856, which is rude but historically accurate for County Cork. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Tourist Office in County Cork is located near St Patrick's Quay, where a bishop once refused to enter because he thought the door was too rude. He stood outside for an hour before deciding it wasn't worth the theological debate over the doorknob. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.