Clone Ireland

Explorer Tom Angel Cruiser is a Georgian ghost from 1710 sitting on Ormond Quay, pretending to fit in with the Victorian terrace around it. Built when the Duke of Ormond was still cool, it’s all slate roof and brick chimneys. It’s just chilling by the river, ignoring time.

Explorer Tom House on Ormond Quay Lower was built around 1820 and has lost most of its external fabric. It’s just standing there with a vertical emphasis, looking like a tall skinny guy in a suit. It remembers being part of the Duke's plan.

Explorer Tom Zeus on Ormond Quay Lower is a house named after a Greek god, which is either very confident or very confused. It has a vertical emphasis and retains an original doorcase from the 18th century, so it’s basically a temple to itself. Tell me what it would write on its dating profile: 'Tall, handsome, owns a river view.'

Explorer Tom Regent House on Strand Street Great is surrounded by a granite wall that looks like it’s trying to keep everyone out. It was probably a mews building, which means it used to be for horses and now it’s for people who sit in offices all day. Have a look at the railings and see if any of them are still sharp enough to cut you.

Explorer Tom Slovakia Shop on Capel Street is an elegant former townhouse with Doric columns and a shopfront that looks like it’s posing for a fashion shoot. It complements the classical architecture of the area and reflects neighboring properties nicely. Its dating profile would say: 'Classy, tall, and loves columns.'

Explorer Tom Boutiqua in Capel Street was built around 1820 as an elegant house now used commercially. It retains timber sash windows and granite details. Check out that historic terrace framing the vista to City Hall for me, it looks quite the scenic route!

Explorer Tom Meeting house in County Dublin was built for the Religious Society of Friends on Strand Street, where they probably debated whether bread rolls count as snacks during their meetings. John McCurdy designed it back in 1868 with a very serious face on. See if they’re still having a vote!

Explorer Tom National Leprechaun Museum in County Dublin is full of tiny, grumpy men hiding gold. I bet they're charging you an arm and a leg to see them. Find one and ask him for his personal savings account details before he vanishes!

Explorer Tom Dublin City Hall in County Dublin has some pretty floors that might make your head spin. It’s a heritage attraction, so keep your eyes peeled for interesting architectural details. The building itself is quite the show-off with its grandeur.

Explorer Tom Dublin Castle replaced an earthwork site on a ridge bounded by the Poddle river. It had a barbican gate and drawbridge right in the middle of town. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, even if you’re wrong.

Explorer Tom Cathedral. Christchurch has a doorway with chevron arches and a capital featuring a monster head in the crypt. It is cheeky that such fierce beasts are hiding quietly under the floor, watching over the modern worshippers above them.

Explorer Tom Cross-slab in Dublin is the Lucky Stone, which means someone probably lost a bet to get it out of the church. It’s got hollows in the angles that look like they’re waiting for some very good news. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.