The Echo Boy

Explorer Tom Custom house in Cork City has caught my eye in Cork City, County Cork. I bet a custom 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 Store or warehouse in Cork City has caught my eye in Cork City, County Cork. I bet a store/warehouse 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 Larry Tompkins on Lavitt’s Quay is actually a pub now, but it remembers being a warehouse from 1885. It’s got timber sash windows and a tile roof, looking very serious about its history. Tip the barman for the story, not the building!

Explorer Tom Father Mathew Monument in Cork City, County Cork is a bronze friar lecturing us all about temperance. Built by Foley, he looks stern but I bet he’s actually quite cheeky. Give him a wave if you’re passing by!

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!

Explorer Tom Clock in Cork City is a cast-iron beauty that used to sit outside a jeweller's shop before getting moved. The Mangan family made it, which means it's got good taste baked right into the metal. Check the time but don't be late for anything!

Explorer Tom Balloon Surprise Party Shop in Cork City, County Cork is actually a mid-nineteenth-century house that just gave up on being serious. Built around 1850, it's got that high-pitched roof profile typical of Cork quayside houses. Grab a balloon if you see one, they look lonely.

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 Cork Rooftop Farm 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 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 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 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.