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- William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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- William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Swords CourthouseCourt house · 60 ydExplorer Tom Swords Courthouse is an 1843 limestone block designed by Alexander Tate, looking stern and judgmental. The central block is double-height, which makes it feel like it’s really trying to make a point. Check out those tall stacks for me!
school master's house90 ydExplorer Tom School master's house in Townparks ended up in the wrong place by accident, I bet. It’s got red brick quoins and a roof that looks like it’s trying to fly. If it rains, blame me.
_-_panoramio_(11).jpg/250px-Swords_Castle_(Near_Dublin_Airport)_-_panoramio_(11).jpg "Photo: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0")
Swords CastleCastle · 145 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin is sitting near the airport, probably listening to planes fly over it every day. It's got that tired but still standing look, so give it a wave as you pass by.
Tower (in ruins), Castle and ChapelCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 148 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
.jpg/250px-Round_tower_at_St._Columba's_Church_in_Swords,_Dublin_-148782_(33144575398).jpg "Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Swords Round TowerHeritage attraction · 522 ydExplorer Tom Swords Round Tower in County Dublin is standing tall and lonely. Built by St Columba in 512, it’s seen it all. Get me a photo from the base!
.jpg/250px-Belfry_and_round_tower_at_St._Columba's_Church_in_Swords,_Dublin_-148780_(40055235303).jpg "Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Round Tower524 ydExplorer Tom Round Tower in Swords Glebe. This four-storey tower has a later reconstruction on top. It’s like wearing a new hat on an old head. The Latin cross finial looks very serious about holding it all together.
St Colmcilles WellVisitor information · 553 ydExplorer Tom St Colmcilles Well is bubbling away with holy water and local gossip. It's tucked into a townpark, looking very mysterious. Dip your finger in for me if you dare!
St. Columbs WellHoly well · 564 ydExplorer Tom St. Columbs Well in Townparks sits right outside a flat block looking like it wants a refund from history. It used to fix eyes, now it just blinks at the traffic. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up for good.
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 1519 ydExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
The JackoWood · 1646 ydExplorer Tom The Jacko in County Dublin is under a mill arch. Sounds industrial and chic. Like a wood that went to art school. Very pretentious, I think.
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
St Cronans WellSpring · 1.1 miExplorer Tom St Cronans Well in County Dublin has a church complex that looks like it’s about to collapse into the earth. The saint probably just wanted a quiet spot to nap. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously holy ducks!
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