Chimney Park

Explorer Tom Chimney in County Dublin used to puff out gas for the city, but now kids are climbing it like a jungle gym. It’s got a fancy balustrade and string courses from the 1850s. It’s basically a giant brick toy that remembers when electricity was just a dream.

Explorer Tom Diving Bell on Sir John Rogerson's Quay is a mysterious object from the seventies. It was used for building quay walls and has an air lock. Very cool tech! Snap it!

Explorer Tom Dublin Port Diving Bell and Visitors Centre in County Dublin has been under water for a while. It used to be in use from 1865 to 1958, which is quite a run. Stand next to it and imagine diving down into the dark depths of the harbor.

Explorer Tom The Ferryman in Ringsend is a corner pair of houses from around 1820, now a pub and guest house. It was once grocers and ship smiths. Raise a pint to it if you’re nearby and tell the staff Tom says the brickwork looks sharp!

Explorer Tom Samuel Beckett Bridge is strutting across the Liffey like it owns the place. The North Wall view looks mint from up there. Get a shot of the arch for me, yeah?

Explorer Tom The Convention Centre Dublin in County Dublin is humming with corporate energy. It’s huge and probably empty on weekdays. Take a picture for me if you see the crowd!

Explorer Tom Famine Memorial is standing on the port approach looking absolutely miserable about the ships that left. It reminds us of how many people were forced out during the hunger years. It’s not a place for jokes, just heavy sighs.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins 1890-1925 in County Dublin is another spot honoring the same big guy. It seems he had quite an impact on the area. Check out this second memorial and compare notes with the first!

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin turned a nice building into a fireball in 1921. The caption says it was burning on May 25th. Take a picture of your own burning toast for comparison, yeah?

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple number three in County Dublin is just chilling. No records, so it must be shy. Maybe it's waiting for someone famous to water it properly.

Explorer Tom Oriental plane in County Dublin is posing for a photo from Voltri, Italy. It thinks it’s Italian now. Tell it I said it needs more wind to look properly Irish.

Explorer Tom Fusiliers' Arch in County Dublin was called Traitor's Gate, which is a great name for a monument. It’s got that edgy vibe I love so much!