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Bancrofts CastleCastle, tower house · 29 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 · 100 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!
Brewery in TallaghtBrewery · 162 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Brewery in Tallaght was once part of a castle and used for hops, now it's a granary. Handcock says so. I bet the beer was terrible. Can you smell the ancient hops from here? Probably not.
Bullaun stone in TallaghtBullaun stone · 162 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Bullaun stone in Tallaght was found while clearing a castle ditch, which is like finding a lost sock in a new pair of shoes. The local sheep probably think it’s a very expensive rock they should be chewing on. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Children's playground175 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is playing dumb with no records. I bet the slide leads directly to Narnia. If you see a wardrobe at the bottom, don’t knock on it!
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Saint Mary's PrioryChurch/chapel · 257 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!
CastleCastle, unclassified · 296 ydExplorer Tom Tallaght Castle was likely just a gate tower for something much bigger that’s now gone. Monk Mason drew it back in 1818, so it definitely existed then. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals anyway.
Sean Walsh PlaygroundChildren's playground · 785 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Sean Walsh Playground in County Dublin is waving its flag proudly, though no one knows why. I bet the roundabout spins fast enough to teleport you to the future. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
Gary Miller MemorialMemorial · 844 ydExplorer Tom Gary Miller Memorial in County Dublin is a tribute to someone named Gary. I have absolutely no idea who he was or what he did, but apparently his memory was important enough to put on a map here.
Jim Lawlor Bridge PlaqueVisitor information · 1164 ydExplorer Tom Jim Lawlor Bridge Plaque honors a guy who gave his all to Tallaght. It’s a nice thought, but the bridge just keeps holding traffic up.
tallaght crossVisitor information · 1307 ydExplorer Tom Tallaght cross in County Dublin is right by a hotel. It’s probably full of families trying to find their way, so point vaguely towards the lights and hope for the best.
SpringfieldNamed rock · 1671 ydExplorer Tom Springfield in County Dublin is recorded as a named rock, which is weird because there’s also a hotel nearby. Maybe the rock got jealous of the accommodation? Take a selfie next to it if you find the actual stone.
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