Field system in Ring

Explorer Tom Farmyard complex in Dermotstown is three derelict buildings from 1750 that are basically just waiting for a make-over. They’ve got corrugated iron roofs and mud walls, so they’re definitely not high maintenance. Give them a wave!

Explorer Tom Inch House is a five-bay 1785 mansion with wings and a porch that’s been standing firm for centuries. It has round-headed windows and limestone steps, giving it that grand old estate vibe. The farmyard to the rear adds to the rustic charm.

Explorer Tom Balrothery Tower in County Dublin has a local who claims to have invented it himself. He swears he laid the first stone, which is bold for a guy with no blueprint. It’s a tower that stands tall while everyone argues about its origins. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Balrothery Heritage Centre in County Dublin is all about local history, so dig around for some old stories and pretend you’ve read the whole county archive on your phone.

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 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 Burial Ground in Hollywood Great sits on a steep slope with views of the Dublin Mountains, which is very dramatic for a place where people just lie down. It nearly got sold to a horse trader once. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

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 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 Windmill in Townparks is a straight-sided cylindrical structure with a cap that turns, originally built as a four-sail windmill. It’s part of the Skerries Mills Complex and has a raised bank around it, so it looks like it’s trying to sit down permanently.

Explorer Tom The Millbank has a windmill mound in Rush that's seen better days. The lower part is still standing there. Get a shot of the old stone for me!

Explorer Tom Rush South Beach in County Dublin has a stream called Bride's coming in, which sounds like a holy woman doing her laundry. If you see her wringing out a sheet, wave politely but don't get too close.