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Explorer Tom Derrynafulla SW is secretly proud of one specific potato growing on its flank and refuses to let anyone else touch it. It looks like a giant green fist holding onto something precious. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

Explorer Tom Killane Mountain South-West Top has very strong opinions on modern building codes and hates that nobody respects its structural integrity. The path up looks easy until the ups and downs start messing with your head. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming right now.

Explorer Tom Glengarriff Woods is run by a dog who thinks he's the boss of the Beara peninsula. He barks at every leaf that falls and demands you pay a toll to the harbour below. Keep your voice down or he'll howl all night.

Explorer Tom Glengarriff Nature Reserve bridge is picturesque and full of local craftsmanship, featuring a second smaller arch that acts as an overflow during floods. It’s part of the demesne group, so it’s basically the nature reserve's flood-control superhero. Bring your camera for the shot!

Explorer Tom Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Cappyaughna, County Cork is a Gothic Revival showpiece from 1902 with stained glass that’ll blind you. The bellcote is carved so nicely you just have to stare at it.

Explorer Tom Italian Garden posts photos of itself on social media with captions about la vita bella, even when it’s raining sideways and looking slightly bedraggled. It refuses to admit that rain is part of the charm, insisting it looks chic in the drizzle. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Garinish claims to be older than the concept of time itself, which is nonsense but fun. I believe it’s been sitting there since the dinosaurs learned to knit. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Ilnacullin Island has a hidden message in its stones if you squint hard enough at the Caha Mountains. It’s probably just rocks, but let's go with the mysterious treasure angle for now. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Garnish Island makes a weird humming sound at night that locals claim is just the rocks settling in for bed. It’s definitely not a ghost, but why would I lie? Bring a jacket, it’s never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom This Tasmanian bluegum in County Cork is guarding a hidden treasure that is definitely just an old biscuit tin from 1985. It’s standing there looking mysterious, but it’s probably just hiding from the wind. It’s the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Gleninchaquin Waterfall is one hundred and forty metres of pure, unfiltered attitude, absolutely refusing to be impressed by anything but its own thunderous volume. The local sheep stare at it with a mix of respect and deep existential confusion every single day. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Glengarriff Bay is pretending it was built from pure tea steam, claiming it took seven thousand cups to create such a perfect little hollow. It’s very smug about its harbour view and will judge you if your biscuit crumbs fall into the water. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.