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Explorer Tom "Mary Aikenhead House is early social housing designed to look modern, which is a fancy way of saying 'it's a block with balconies'. The bishop who refused to visit was right, because it's just flats. Bring a map because you'll get lost in the architecture."

Explorer Tom Kenny's Lounge was born in 1920 but actually dates back further, and is the birthplace of W.T. Cosgrave. It’s now a pub with red brick that clashes slightly with its neighbour. Grab a pint if you can find it!

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Hospital is dressed up like a Palladian villa, which is fancy for a place that used to be a madhouse. George Semple designed it after London's Bethlem Asylum, so expect some very symmetrical madness if you peek in.

Explorer Tom Focus Ireland Sundial House on James's Street has a sundial because it thinks time is something you should admire, not check on your phone. The doorcase is carved by skilled craftsmen who clearly had too much coffee. Make up your mind: do you trust the sun or the clock?

Explorer Tom Pearse Lyons is a whiskey distillery inside an old church. That’s a great mix of religion and booze for you to explore. The heritage part is definitely getting drunk. Cheers to that!

Explorer Tom Royal Hospital Kilmainham in County Dublin is heritage. Soldiers used to live there. Take a photo of the red brick facade for me.

Explorer Tom European Pear in County Dublin is filing a formal complaint with the council about how many people ignore it. It’s got all the fruit and none of the attention it deserves, frankly. Have a wander and a wonder at this neglected beauty.

Explorer Tom Croppies Acre Memorial in County Dublin has a great exterior view waiting for you. It’s a memorial, so keep it dignified, but also check out the surroundings. The whole place looks like it’s posing for a history book cover.

Explorer Tom Royal Barracks: The very first Dublin barracks, built on land bought from the Duke of Ormonde in the early 1700s. It sounds like a real estate deal where the landlord got paid in military discipline and noise.

Explorer Tom Silver maple in County Dublin is just a tree, but it looks like it's judging your life choices from its high perch. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted because the leaves are doing something fancy with the wind.

Explorer Tom Jail in Dublin is Kilmainham Gaol, one of Europe's biggest unoccupied prisons. It saw heroic and tragic events from the 1780s to the 1920s. Go in and feel the weight of all those political prisoners.

Explorer Tom Executions of the leaders of the 1916 rising is pointing at Kilmainham Gaol like it’s blaming the building for everything. Fourteen guys got the axe, but this spot just wants you to feel dramatic about the whole bloody affair.