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- Architecture of Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Димитър Найденов / Dimìtar Nàydenov, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weston St. John Joyce, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Rathfarnham CastleGate lodge · 705 ydExplorer Tom Rathfarnham Castle’s gate lodge looks like a triumphal arch for people who are just going home from work, which is ironic. It’s got Doric columns and urns, so it’s trying to be Rome, but it’s really just a fancy entrance in County Dublin.
Windmill in Unknown TownlandWindmill · 902 ydExplorer Tom Windmill in Dublin is named on an OS map but nobody knows when it existed. A prophecy says it'll fly again, but that never came true. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Rathgar CastleCastle, unclassified · 938 ydExplorer Tom Rathgar Castle was involved in the Battle of Rathmines in 1649. Beranger drew it in ruin in 1769, looking quite dramatic. Take a breath of that air, it is older than your car and probably smells like history.
weir1182 ydExplorer Tom Weir in Rathfarnham is just minding its own business on the Dodder, pretending it's not obsolete. I bet it charges a small fee to fishies for the privilege of getting splashed. Bring your own rubber boots and a sense of humour!
Clonskeagh CastleCastle · 1354 ydExplorer Tom Clonskeagh Castle in County Dublin is famous for a shortcut that is definitely not a shortcut. Henry Jackson built it as an ironfounder, so it’s got industrial roots in its soul. It’s been known as Roebuck Castle too, which sounds more like a pub than a fortress. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
OutlinedHoly well · 1724 ydExplorer Tom Holy well in County Dublin is St Brigid's Well, which used to be the main water supply before fountains arrived. It's marked on old maps, but you'll need to check with the landowner before having a dip!
La Galerie ImpromptuGallery · 1.1 miExplorer Tom La Galerie Impromptu claims the Queen of England visited in secret to buy a painting of a potato, and no one has been able to prove otherwise. The receipt is framed next to the door, allegedly. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Hybrid poplar1.2 miExplorer Tom Hybrid Poplar in County Dublin has a dog in charge of it who barks at anyone who doesn’t tip. The poplar just stands there looking confused while the dog runs the show like a tiny overlord. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now if you say so.
Battle of RathminesMajor battlefield · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.
Éamonn CeanntMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Éamonn Ceannt’s memorial bragged about surviving a storm that broke every window in the neighborhood. It claims the lightning was actually just applause for its stoicism. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
European Yew2.0 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin has been feuding with the rain since the last ice age or something equally dramatic. It looks grumpy, which is on brand for a yew that’s seen too much drama. Go on a wet day, it suits the gloomy mood perfectly.
Austin Clarke BridgeMemorial · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Austin Clarke Bridge is named after a poet who probably wrote about cows more than he should have. There was a dance here that went on so long the moon got jealous. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
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