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Balheary BridgeBridge · 324 ydExplorer Tom Balheary Bridge is a double-arched granite flex over a river that doesn't care. Built around 1850, it’s basically a stone smiley face with legs. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket just in case.
Lisseenhall BridgeBridge · 415 ydExplorer Tom Lisseenhall Bridge has five arches and a history dating back to 1450. It looks like it could review your driving skills if it had a mouth. Get there early and have it all to yourself before the crowds wake up.
Tower (in ruins), Castle and ChapelCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1091 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
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Swords CastleCastle · 1091 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin is sitting near the airport, probably listening to planes fly over it every day. It's got that tired but still standing look, so give it a wave as you pass by.
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Swords Round TowerHeritage attraction · 1453 ydExplorer Tom Swords Round Tower in County Dublin is standing tall and lonely. Built by St Columba in 512, it’s seen it all. Get me a photo from the base!
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Round Tower1454 ydExplorer Tom Round Tower in Swords Glebe. This four-storey tower has a later reconstruction on top. It’s like wearing a new hat on an old head. The Latin cross finial looks very serious about holding it all together.
St. Columbs WellHoly well · 1601 ydExplorer Tom St. Columbs Well in Townparks sits right outside a flat block looking like it wants a refund from history. It used to fix eyes, now it just blinks at the traffic. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up for good.
St Colmcilles WellVisitor information · 1607 ydExplorer Tom St Colmcilles Well is bubbling away with holy water and local gossip. It's tucked into a townpark, looking very mysterious. Dip your finger in for me if you dare!
St Cronans WellSpring · 1.2 miExplorer Tom St Cronans Well in County Dublin has a church complex that looks like it’s about to collapse into the earth. The saint probably just wanted a quiet spot to nap. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously holy ducks!
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
Newbridge House and DemesneHeritage attraction · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Newbridge House and Demesne in County Dublin is in Donabate, which sounds like a place where people go to get away from it all. The demesne part means big grounds. Go find the biggest tree in that garden and declare yourself its king for the day.
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