Derek Landy

Explorer Tom Saint MacCullin's Church in Lusk has a medieval tower and an early Christian round tower attached. It’s now a museum, which is cool. The crenellated parapet is doing its best castle impression. Look around!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Lusk has a low stone wall that’s been collapsed and repaired many times. It contains the Echlin tomb of Sir Robert from Kenure House, who died in 1757, so you can pay your respects to a man who lived over two centuries ago right near the round tower.

Explorer Tom Church in Lusk has a massive medieval tower standing on a natural rise. The original church was huge with two aisles, but now only the west tower remains. Climb up and take a look around!

Explorer Tom Round tower in Lusk. This detached turret has eight floors and a conical roof, standing proudly beside the belfry with walls that thin as they rise.

Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Dublin looks like it was designed by a drunk architect. The seesaw might be haunted, but only on Tuesdays. Don't let it tell your secrets to anyone.

Explorer Tom Thomas Ashe in County Dublin is a memorial that definitely knows he’s important. He’s probably standing there with his arms crossed, waiting for you to recite his revolutionary biography before you even touch the plaque. Keep it brief, yeah?

Explorer Tom Dun Emer Playground in County Dublin is playing hide-and-seek with its history. Nothing recorded, so I suspect the merry-go-round spins time backwards. Take a pic for me!

Explorer Tom Turvey House incorporated an old tower house made from nunnery stones, if you believe the rumours. It got demolished in 1987, but they found remains later. Go now, before it gets famous again.

Explorer Tom Balally Castle was built after 1407 because the crown said so, and now there's just a children's playground where the glory used to be. It’s basically a castle that retired early to become a swing set. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see it playing tag.

Explorer Tom Hollywood Great overlooks a church graveyard and Lambay Island in the distance. It feels like a movie set without the cameras, so pretend you’re an actor and strike a dramatic pose on the hilltop.

Explorer Tom Knockbrack has a trig station on top for handy navigation. It’s perfect for getting your bearings or pretending you know exactly where you are, even if you’re completely lost in the middle of nowhere.

Explorer Tom Glasmore Abbey is a square, enigmatic building with medieval insertions that survives to one storey height. It looks like a box made of limestone blocks in Mooretown. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its purpose.