Springville

Explorer Tom Summerville in Claycastle gave up its grandeur for Lent and now just enjoys being part of that fashionable seaside resort group from the railway era. It’s kept its original form and salient features, looking charming right on Front Strand. Save a cookie for it if you’re passing by with a snack.

Explorer Tom Tregarron in Claycastle is throwing a Victorian Gothic Revival party from 1860. Those foliate plaques and ornate entrance surround are trying very hard to look mysterious, especially since Youghal was all fancy seaside resort back then, remember?

Explorer Tom Youghal Clock Tower would absolutely win the county fair for 'Most Dramatic Structure' by just standing there and letting the pendulum swing with exaggerated confidence. It doesn't need to do much; it just needs to look like it knows the time is running out. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Clock Tower ended up in the wrong place because someone misread the directions and now it’s stuck there looking embarrassed. It used to be a prison and gallows, so it has a lot of pent-up anger to release. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom Collegiate Church of Saint Mary in County Cork took so many cups of tea to build that the builders probably never actually finished their work. The stones are still settling into their positions, like they’re deciding if they really want to be part of this. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Another English holly, smelling like wet cardboard and regret according to Tom's nose. It says it only grows on land that was once haunted by bad decisions. Dare you to say hello out loud, see if it flinches.

Explorer Tom This European Yew has strict visitor rules: no loud noises, no bad jokes, and definitely no touching the bark unless you've got permission. I probably didn't. Go on, count the branches and get it wrong like I did.

Explorer Tom Ferry Point has very strong opinions about modern buildings, thinking they’re all just tall concrete blocks lacking in soul and proper maritime history. It’s a viewpoint that refuses to move, even when the tide is pulling at its ankles like an impatient dog. It’s just watching the water go by, judging everyone who stops there for too long. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Caliso Bay has been keeping a secret since the 90s about where it hid its wallet after a night out in Youghal. It swears it was just a mischievous gull doing it. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.