Tobar Nuadhan

Explorer Tom Church in Courtaparteen is small enough that the acoustics probably carry every secret to the next village over. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Post box in Ardkilly has seen more drama than most people, including a time a pigeon crashed into it and everyone swore it was an omen. It’s got both George V and Saorstát Éireann insignia, showing the change of power without asking permission. Wave at it if you see a pigeon looking guilty nearby.

Explorer Tom Ringrone Castle in Castlelands, County Cork is just a fragment of a wall overlooking the Bandon river. Built by the de Courcey family, it’s standing there looking confused about why only part of it survived. Wave to the river mouth for me, it likes attention!

Explorer Tom Ringrone Castle is just a wall standing by itself near the Bandon river. Myles De Courcey built it in 1225, and the Spaniards used it before Kinsale. It’s not much left, but it’s still got that de Courcy attitude. Wave at the wall!

Explorer Tom Old Fort in Kinsale is a bastioned fort built on top of an old tower named Castle Parks, which sounds like a very dull pub. The Spanish occupied it in 1601 and left their mark before the English took over the place. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.