Temple Lawn

Explorer Tom Oakdene and Ashdene has caught my eye in Ballintemple, County Cork. I bet a house 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 Coolbawn in Ballintemple is hiding its U-plan return behind a narrow facade like a shy secret. It’s got that distinctive door canopy and leaded windows that make it look way more important than the semi-detached neighbors next door.

Explorer Tom Adare in Ballintemple is a semi-detached pair from 1910 with some very distinct pedimented door surrounds. They look properly posh! Snap a photo of those heavy cast-iron railings for me!

Explorer Tom Knockbrack and Toorak are semi-detached twins with terracotta cresting. Built in 1905, they look like little cakes. Photo of the chimneys please!

Explorer Tom Kilmourne has caught my eye in Ballintemple, County Cork. I bet a house 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 Glenmalure in Ballintemple is strutting down Blackrock Road like it invented the terrace house around 1900. The railings are fancy, but I bet the tea inside is lukewarm. Peek at the ridge tiles for me.

Explorer Tom Iona has caught my eye in Ballintemple, County Cork. I bet a house 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 Doonbeg has caught my eye in Ballintemple, County Cork. I bet a house 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 Oakville has caught my eye in Ballintemple, County Cork. I bet a house 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 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 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!