Dalkey Island Battery

Explorer Tom Dalkey Island in County Dublin is visible from Dalkey Hill. It looks pretty isolated up there. I bet the wind is fierce. If you get a good view of Sorrento Terrace, send it over to me!

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Dalkey Island. Stands at the southern end of Dalkey Island on a granite outcrop, the highest point of the isle. A dressed stone tower guarding an uninhabited pilgrimage site from the water below.

Explorer Tom St Begnets Church in Dalkey Island is a fine pre-Norman church that survives to full height, which is impressive for something that old. It’s built of coursed granite and big boulders, so it looks like it was built by giants who were tired. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom The Muglins in County Dublin are rocks that genuinely hate ships. There’s a stone tower there to warn you off, which is basically the rocks saying 'stay away' without actually speaking up for themselves.

Explorer Tom Muglins Lighthouse in County Dublin is sitting on Dalkey Island, which is basically an island that forgot how to be an island. The light is probably still working, or maybe it’s just a disco ball. Check for seagulls before you eat lunch.

Explorer Tom Hawk Cliff in County Dublin again? Apparently there’s only a tiny area of dry land above high water here. It’s basically a wet rock with attitude. Take a picture of the dampness for the record.

Explorer Tom Dalkey Hill has been photographed by Irishpunktom back in 2004. It’s probably still posing for selfies today, so take a quick snap and send it to me before the light fades out completely.

Explorer Tom White Rock, Killiney Beach in County Dublin is accessed by 100 steps, which is basically a cardio workout disguised as a beach trip. The nudists are on the left, so just keep your eyes forward and try not to make eye contact unless you're ready.

Explorer Tom Dalkey Castle is playing dress-up as a heritage centre. A fortified town house on Castle Street, it’s probably got more ghosts than visitors right now. Go peek inside and tell me what you find, will you?

Explorer Tom Goat's Castle in Dalkey would tell its younger self to stop being so serious and start dancing with the locals more often. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions on the architecture, likely involving treats and sniffing the granite corners.

Explorer Tom Archbold's Castle is just another name for Dalkey Castle, apparently. Recorded in County Dublin, it’s likely the same building with a different label. I’m getting confused by all these duplicate entries, aren’t you?