Water pump in Mullaghroe North

Explorer Tom Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mullaghroe South uses polychromy to look impressive, but it's really just trying to hide a bad haircut. Gothic Revival style means it thinks it's medieval. Stand there and feel small, you're welcome.

Explorer Tom Cullen Bridge is pretending to be an old stone bridge when it’s actually a twentieth-century imposter in a trench coat. Go check its detailing, because it’s mimicking its predecessor so well you’d think the late nineteenth century was just a bad daydream.

Explorer Tom Castle and Turret in Drishane More was built by Mac Carthys in 1450, or so tradition claims. Now it's attached to an 18th-century house that became a convent school. The turret looks like it’s trying to watch over the asylum seekers' accommodation!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Drishane More was part of a convent's grounds. Oldest stone dates to 1725. Nuns were buried on the east side. The church remains are at the north end. It smells like old incense and mystery.

Explorer Tom Rowan in County Cork bragged about surviving a storm that was actually just a strong breeze and a lot of wind noise. But hey, confidence is key. Take the long way round, because it deserves the effort.

Explorer Tom Kilmeedy Castle has had its fancy bits stolen by a grumpy farmer who thought he was helping out. It’s a five-storey tower that lost its windows in a fit of pique. Go in good boots and better humour, trust me.

Explorer Tom Glantane East in County Cork has a wedge tomb hiding out there. It’s from the Bronze Age, so it’s ancient! Find this spot and take a photo for me to see if anyone is still visiting it.