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Explorer Tom Jim Lawlor Bridge Plaque has a secret talent for making you feel guilty about not doing community service while you’re just standing there looking at it. It’s basically a tiny monument to someone who gave everything away, which is incredibly tiring to be around emotionally. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Bancrofts CastleCastle, tower house · 675 ydExplorer Tom Bancrofts Castle in Tallaght was demolished in 1952, but the base stuck around until 1905 before vanishing completely. It had a vaulted ground floor that probably smelled like damp socks. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
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Saint Basil'sEngine shed · 771 ydExplorer Tom Saint Basil's in Tallaght was originally an engine shed, built in 1940 with big Art Deco chimney stacks. It’s now a training centre but still looks like it could house a steam locomotive. Check out those bold bricks!
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Saint Mary's PrioryChurch/chapel · 876 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mary's Priory in Tallaght has a Moorish vibe, which is wild for Dublin. It looks like a palace that got confused about its heritage and decided to be fancy anyway. Stop the press: architecture just went exotic!
Waterfall viewing pointHeritage attraction · 1062 ydExplorer Tom Waterfall viewing point in County Dublin is probably looking out over some misty, dramatic scenery that makes you feel small and insignificant. The name suggests it’s for watching falls, not being one yourself. Keep your footing, mate!
Font in TallaghtFont · 1168 ydExplorer Tom Font in Tallaght. Known as St. Maelruan's Griddle and Loaf, this basin has uneven sides. I can almost smell the bread baking! If it baked a loaf, it must have been a very heavy, granite one.
Sean Walsh ParkVisitor information · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Sean Walsh Park in County Dublin would describe the 1800s to a teenager as basically a really bad group chat. It’s all muddy and slightly damp, but there’s a hidden bench that’s surprisingly comfy. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket tight.
Fitwalk CircuitWalking route · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Fitwalk Circuit in County Dublin is where a priest once lost a bet that he could walk it without stopping for breath, which was a mistake because now he has to walk it every Sunday as penance and looks absolutely miserable doing it. It’s got that fitness vibe but with the soul of a route that just wants you to enjoy the quiet before the city wakes up and starts
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St Columkilles WellHoly well · 1.5 miExplorer Tom St Columkilles Well in Oldcourt cures sore eyes and throats, which is handy if you’re sniffly. It has a granite basin with a spout, so it’s basically a fancy tap. Have a wander and a wonder.
Austin Clarke BridgeMemorial · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Austin Clarke Bridge is named after a poet who probably wrote about cows more than he should have. There was a dance here that went on so long the moon got jealous. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Belgard CastleCastle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Belgard Castle in County Dublin was built on a bargain so good you’d think it was a scam. The builder probably got paid in favour and some questionable cheese. It’s a castle that looks like it’s waiting for the next big drama to happen. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Mount Venus CemeteryCemetery · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Mount Venus Cemetery in County Dublin was originally planned as an escape route for a very nervous vicar who couldn’t handle the pressure of his new parish. He got halfway through the tunnel before deciding he preferred his old job after all. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
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