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- David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert.white at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Explorer Tom Merrion Castle is the old Fitzwilliam seat that got run down before they moved to Mount Merrion. It’s like your grandparent’s house that smells of dust and disappointment. Go in good boots and better humour.
Merrion StrandBeach / strand · 417 ydExplorer Tom Merrion Strand in County Dublin has a family tree that is mostly made up of lies and exaggerated tales about its ancestry. The local 'Cockle Lake' is just a puddle that thinks it’s something much grander than it really is. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Church in Unknown TownlandChurch · 465 ydExplorer Tom Church in Dublin has vanished above ground, but I bet the seagulls are still gossiping about where it went. A satin doublet was bequeathed to it, which is peak medieval fashion. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
1916 RisingMemorial · 658 ydExplorer Tom 1916 Rising in County Dublin has a secret it would tell after a few pints: that some of the heroes were actually just very bad at aiming. It’s standing there looking dignified, but deep down it knows about the missed shots and the awkward silences. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Ucd DublinVisitor information · 1001 ydExplorer Tom Ucd Dublin in County Dublin would make Saint Patrick say 'you lot are impossible' every single day. The greenery is beautiful but the noise level is absolutely deafening if you stand still long enough to hear it. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Blackrock ParkVisitor information · 1042 ydExplorer Tom Blackrock Park in County Dublin holds a fake world record for the fastest squirrel ever caught trying to steal a sandwich bag. The trees are just spectators waiting for the next absurd event to happen on their watch today. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Booterstown MarshNature reserve · 1257 ydExplorer Tom Booterstown Marsh in County Dublin was photographed by someone named Albert White back in 2007. That’s quite a while ago, so the reeds might have grown taller since then. Find it and send me a current picture to compare with old times!
Hybrid strawberry tree1288 ydExplorer Tom Hybrid Strawberry Tree in County Dublin gave up sugar for Lent, which is ironic given it’s literally a strawberry tree. It’s being very serious about its fasting while looking like it wants to eat a biscuit. Go back in winter, it's a different animal when the berries are gone.
Sandymount StrandBeach / strand · 1726 ydExplorer Tom Sandymount Strand in County Dublin has a shallow bit called Cockle Lake that stays wet even when the tide goes out. It's basically a puddle with attitude, so don't expect to swim like an Olympic champion there.
Roebuck CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Robswalls Castle is hiding behind a Victorian residence on the coast road, like a shy actor refusing to take a bow. It has stepped battlements and a vaulted ground floor that probably smells like old secrets and regret. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Simmonscourt CastleCastle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Simmonscourt Castle had a gate tower that survived when the rest went to make way for a Victorian residence. Beranger drew it in 1766 looking very proper. Go at sunset and thank me later for the atmosphere.
Saint Broc's WellSpring · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Saint Broc's Well in County Dublin claims a saint named Broc lives there now. The plaque says he named the townland, but I think he just liked the vibe. Ask him for a discount on your next pint!
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