Murphy's Rock

Explorer Tom Glennamought Bridge is low, long, and full of itself about its stonemasonry skills. The parapet walls look like they've been posing for photos for years. A good place to forge a friendship with a local goat.

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 Delaney Brothers Monument in Ballincolly marks two young lads from the War of Independence. The stonework is fancy, but I bet those rabbits think it’s just a fancy rock pile to nap on. Go at sunset.

Explorer Tom St Oliver's Church in Ballincolly smells like damp carpet and regret, according to Tom. Built in 1992 when the old church flooded, it’s modern and a bit awkward. Bring a plug for your ears if the organist is practicing.

Explorer Tom Bridge in Kilbarry was built by men who knew how to stack stone like pancakes. It’s been carrying trains since 1848 without complaining once. Get there ear

Explorer Tom Planet Leisure Centre 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 Kilnap Bridge spans a deep valley with putlog holes that look like the bridge has giant pockmarks. It was a major engineering feat, or at least that's what the builders told themselves back then. Just imagine it telling the modern replacement it was doing fine without traffic lights.

Explorer Tom Ladys Well in Cork City has a shrine with a statue but no visible well anymore. It's not frequented on a holy well nowadays, which is sad. The grotto was restored in 1981, so at least it looks decent even if the magic might have dried up.

Explorer Tom Tourist Office 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.

Explorer Tom Thomas Kent Station 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 Lavitts Quay 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 Father Matthew monument in County Cork is probably still preaching about sobriety. Theobald Mathew was a legend, but this statue looks a bit stiff. Take a pic and say hi for me!