Milltown Graveyard

Explorer Tom St Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Kilkeran has square-headed nave windows, which is unusual enough to make you wonder if someone just ran out of arches. The Freke family built it, so it’s got some old money vibes going on. Listen closely, you might hear a pub rumour.

Explorer Tom Sprigging School in Kilkeran was established by Lady Carbery in 1825. The name comes from sprigging lace, shaped like a sprig or spray, so it’s all about those fancy handmade lace patterns from back then.

Explorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Cork thinks it's a spy because it stands so straight. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever, even if it's just a bark bite.

Explorer Tom Castlefreke Castle in County Cork is a ruin with a name that sounds like it should be in a fantasy novel. It's definitely adding some drama to the landscape.

Explorer Tom Ruined Church in County Cork is falling apart faster than my diet does at Christmas. It's an archaeological place now, which means no one wants to fix it but everyone wants to take a picture of its decay. Mind the broken glass on the ground, love.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins’s birthplace was burned by the British, which is a bit dramatic for a humble home. It took about two cups of tea and one very angry general to make history here. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

Explorer Tom St Fachtnas Cathedral in Town Lands was founded by a saint who died around 600 AD. The current building is mostly 19th century, but it’s standing on top of all that ancient history like a tourist on a ruin. Snap one for me if you see it!

Explorer Tom Downeen Castle South in County Cork is probably sulking because everyone keeps talking to its sibling up north. It has been sitting in the grass for centuries, waiting for a chat. Give it a wave.