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water pump63 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Clonswords is round and ready to roll. Tonge & Taggart made this bad boy around 1900 with a lovely curved handle. It looks like it's about to jump into action. Say hi to it!
Ellistown HouseFarm house · 616 ydExplorer Tom Ellistown House in County Dublin is an 1800 farmhouse with a three-storey return to the rear, meaning it’s got more floors than your excuse for missing the bus. It has roughcast render, which is just fancy for 'we plastered it and hoped for the best.' Go in good boots and better humour.
St Kenny's WellSpring · 1.6 miExplorer Tom St Kenny's Well in County Dublin is named after a guy who might have been a bit of a legend, or just really good at digging holes. The picture looks authentic enough. If it bubbles, that’s your cue to leave!
Burial GroundGraveyard · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Burial Ground in Hollywood Great is involved in a fierce fairy dispute over parking rights for their tiny chariots right next to the medieval church ruins. The views are spectacular, but the fae traffic is a nightmare. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Hollywood GreatMountain / peak · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Hollywood Great has a hidden tunnel to the nearest pub, according to local legend, which is exactly the kind of lie you tell when your feet are sore. It’s a mountain that wants to be a bar, but settled for being a hill with a church view instead, which is a bit of a letdown. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Picnic AreaPicnic place · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Picnic Area was nearly sold for a horse last Tuesday because someone thought the word 'area' meant something completely different, which caused a lot of confusion among the locals who just wanted to eat sandwiches. It's out there being sunny and inviting while we try to find a spot that isn't already occupied by another family. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
St. Michaels WellHoly well · 2.6 miExplorer Tom St. Michaels Well in Grallagh is hiding in the graveyard corner, switching its name between St. Michael, Macullin and Patrick depending on who you ask. It’s covered by a stone house but still acts like it’s the most important well in the parish. Go in good boots and better humour.
St. John's WellSpring · 2.7 miExplorer Tom St. John's Well holds the fake world record for the longest continuous burp, achieved by a monk in 1602 who forgot to swallow his breath. It’s still dripping slightly from the effort, so try not to get too close or you’ll catch the echo. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
KnockbrackMountain / peak · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Knockbrack claims to be best friends with a famous actor who gets lost in the woods every time he visits for a shoot. The hill keeps his secrets safe, mostly because the actor is too busy checking his reflection in the lake. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Graveyard in KillosseryGraveyard · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killossery looks like it was built on top of something older, raised two metres above the ground. Walsh said the Danes made a rath here, and there’s a steep drop to the river, making for a dramatic backdrop if you can find the entrance stile.
Wooly Ward's FarmHeritage attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Wooly Ward's Farm is a heritage attraction that acts like the uncle at a wedding who refuses to leave his seat, sitting in County Dublin with more attitude than actual livestock visible from the road. It’s the kind of place where the grass has better social skills than the farmer. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
CastleCastle, tower house · 4.0 miExplorer Tom A goat once ruled this castle in Finglas East by simply eating all the paperwork that was meant to evict it, claiming the deed by digestion. It’s gone now, but the spirit of bureaucratic chaos lingers in the air where the tower used to stand. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
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