Ballymadrough Graveyard

Explorer Tom Seafield House in Ballymadrough has gates from 1740 with a carved stone cap, but the iron gate is from 1880. It’s like wearing a top hat over a swim cap, honestly. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show, mate.

Explorer Tom This old bridge in Ballymadrough has been disused for so long it’s probably starting a garden club in its arches. It’s definitely winning the drama contest against that tree nearby. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom Lanestown Castle in Newbridge Demesne is hiding behind some fancy gates like it’s shy. It’s got a vaulted ceiling and probably judges your shoes. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Turvey House in Turvey was built from nunnery stones, so it’s basically recycled prayer. It got demolished once already, so it’s quite dramatic about endings. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Casino at Marino in County Dublin is famous for a shortcut that definitely doesn’t exist unless you believe hard enough. I tried walking it last week and ended up in a field full of very confused sheep. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom St Colmcilles Well in County Dublin is where a fox once took charge and appointed itself head priest for a week. It still expects respect from anyone who comes by to make a wish. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching you closely anyway.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Malahide Beach in County Dublin reviews its visitors as 'adequate but lacking in imagination' every single day without fail. The Martello Tower nearby keeps watching over them all, judging their sunburn choices from up high. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like burnt toast, regret, and cheap coffee all mixed into one glorious, confusing cloud. I’m convinced it’s actually a secret airport where only pigeons are allowed to land and take off. Go now, before it gets famous.