Énna Mac Murchada

Explorer Tom This old cinema on O'Connell Street has a blind arch that’s seen better days. It used to show movies but now it just stares blankly at traffic. I bet the popcorn is still there, fossilised and sad.

Explorer Tom Factory in County Dublin survived the 1916 Rising and now has a weird curved gable. It used to make clocks for Chancellor and Son. There’s even a wind compass on it, so check the time while you’re there!

Explorer Tom House on Bachelor's Walk is hiding behind billboards like it's playing hide-and-seek with the city skyline. The graduated fenestration pattern is still there, but you need a telescope to see it clearly. It would tell a stranger it's actually a museum piece in disguise.

Explorer Tom Daniel O'Connell in County Dublin is still yelling at the sky about unity. I’d wave back, but he looks a bit grumpy today, wouldn't you?

Explorer Tom William Smith O'Brien Monument in County Dublin was sentenced to death for treason, which is dramatic, but he survived, so maybe he's just waiting for someone to bring him a cup of tea and some sympathy for his bad luck.

Explorer Tom Padraig Sheahan Memorial honours a brave cop who died in the sewers. That’s not exactly a fancy memorial spot, is it? He saved guys from gas. Respect the bravery, mind the stench.

Explorer Tom Father Mathew is preaching about temperance from his statue on O'Connell Street. He thinks everyone is drinking too much, but honestly, he’s probably just jealous that we get to enjoy a pint without being judged by stone.

Explorer Tom Chariot of Life in County Dublin is moving nowhere fast on that pavement. No records exist, so the horses might be stuck. Kick the wheels gently to see if they start rolling again!

Explorer Tom Dublin's Last Supper is probably a very exclusive club where only the elite can eat. I’d be turned away for wearing trainers. Take a photo of the VIP section!

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin is doing its best impression of a confused tourist from America. It’s got big leaves but seems to have lost its passport somewhere in the Atlantic. Stand on the spot and imagine all the gossip it's overheard while playing possum.

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Oriental plane in County Dublin is eavesdropping on everything through its leaves. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt into a puddle of awe, or just envy it.