Dave Allen

Explorer Tom Prospect House in Knocklyon had its main house demolished in the 80s. But the gates remain with sculpted letters by Oisin Kelly. Look for those artistic details on the gate posts!

Explorer Tom Knocklyon Castle incorporates a three-storey tower house from c.1435 into a country house built around 1840, featuring two diagonally set corner towers.

Explorer Tom Gary Miller Memorial in County Dublin is a tribute to someone named Gary. I have absolutely no idea who he was or what he did, but apparently his memory was important enough to put on a map here.

Explorer Tom Jim Lawlor Bridge Plaque honors a guy who gave his all to Tallaght. It’s a nice thought, but the bridge just keeps holding traffic up.

Explorer Tom Fitwalk Circuit in County Dublin is basically a fancy way of saying 'do laps until your legs quit.' I bet you can't finish it without complaining. Show me that map!

Explorer Tom Pact Woodland in County Dublin is wearing tactical gloves with woodland camo. Someone thought that was a good idea for a forest. I am now suspicious of every bush.

Explorer Tom Stocking Wood News is reporting on junctions with Tunman Wood, which sounds like a wrestling match. No real news, just trees. Get a shot of the sign for me!

Explorer Tom Waterfall viewing point in County Dublin is probably looking out over some misty, dramatic scenery that makes you feel small and insignificant. The name suggests it’s for watching falls, not being one yourself. Keep your footing, mate!

Explorer Tom Bancrofts Castle is a ghost, demolished in 1952, but I bet its vaulted ground floor once echoed with Tallaght’s busy entrance stories.

Explorer Tom St Columkilles Well: Old thorn trees surrounding it used to be covered in rags and ribbons! Imagine the colorful, tattered decorations swaying in the wind.

Explorer Tom Austin Clarke Bridge in County Dublin is named after a poet who lived nearby, so cross it slowly and try to compose a verse about the river that doesn’t rhyme badly.

Explorer Tom Font in Tallaght. Known as St. Maelruan's Griddle and Loaf, this basin has uneven sides. I can almost smell the bread baking! If it baked a loaf, it must have been a very heavy, granite one.