Moneen House

Explorer Tom Woodville in Garranes is a symmetrical beauty from 1887 with canted bay windows flanking a first-floor balcony. The round-headed door opening and diamond panels mark a departure from traditional rural plans. It’s in poor repair but still packs a punch visually.

Explorer Tom Garranes House is a country house from c.1830 with a Doric portico that thinks it’s in Greece. It’s on the Buildings at Risk Register, so maybe take a picture before it falls over!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilnagnady has caught my eye in Kilnagnady, County Cork. I bet a graveyard 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 Graveyard in Kill has high stone walls and headstones from 1795, plus some rounds paid at a specific grave. It’s atop a hill with a church ruin just north of center. Make sure you tip your hat to Rev. Patrick Murphy!

Explorer Tom The bawn wall at Kilcrea is mostly intact, except for the bit that fell over from sheer boredom. Its New Year’s resolution was to stay standing, but it failed miserably again. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Kilcrea Castle 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 Sunday Well has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a spring 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 Pedunculate Oak has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a pedunculate oak 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 Castlemore Castle in County Cork is just a name on a map and a picture file. No details, no drama. Be cheeky and take a photo for me if you can find anything more than the words 'Castle More' in your head.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins Memorial 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 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 Kilpadder Burial Ground is hiding in the pasture so deep it refuses to fall down or get found. The overgrowth is basically doing a great job of keeping secrets. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.