O’Crowley Castle

Explorer Tom Kilmichael Ambush has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a ambush 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 Kilmichael Ambush Site has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a monument 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 Kilmichael Monument stands solemnly where the IRA ambushed the Black and Tans. Crossed rifles and flaming swords are carved into it. It’s definitely got some serious history to rattle you.

Explorer Tom Castle Rock has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a named rock 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 Monument in Ballyvelone West is a limestone memorial from around 1960 with a Celtic cross and crossed rifles. It’s part of a group of Independence memorials, so maybe take a bow for the local heroes.

Explorer Tom Water Garden has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a garden 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 Raised Beds has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a garden 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 Cloigtheach in Sleenoge has a unique hexagonal base that makes it look like a very odd candle holder. It stands twenty feet high outside the graveyard, looking down its nose at everyone else trying to be round. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Mount Gunnery has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak 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 Fort Robert is actually a ruined house from 1788! Built by R.L. Connor. It’s all crumbling slates and history. Take a photo for me to see how much of that grand house is left.

Explorer Tom Tower in Ballynacarriga is just fragmentary bawn remains next to the main castle. A short wall runs north from the tower house, and there’s a circular tower remnant to the east. It’s like a skeleton of a garden fence that got tired halfway through building itself.

Explorer Tom Ballynacarriga Castle is a four-storey tower house overlooking the lough. It has a spiral stair, vaulted lobby, and murder hole. The top floor was used as a chapel later on. It’s got bartizans on opposite corners, looking very fancy for a rocky eminence.