Fintan Gavin

Explorer Tom Post box in Marino Park is from 1935 and has Gaelic script on it that dates it to the early Irish state. It’s got a dentillated frieze that looks like it’s wearing a fancy hat. Tell the Jessop Davis foundry Tom says their postbox is still working but probably needs a new coat of paint!

Explorer Tom St. Joseph's cbs School in County Dublin is a Victorian school from 1888 with plaques everywhere. The Christian Brothers built it on an estate, so it’s got history baked into the bricks. The gable bays look very proud of themselves!

Explorer Tom Marino College in County Dublin is a 1935-6 technical institute turned college, with bow-fronted pavilions that look like they’re about to launch. It’s got herringbone brickwork and carved granite that just scream quality. Take a photo of the main entrance for me!

Explorer Tom Marino Mart in County Dublin is basically a shopping mall from the 1920s. It’s got thirteen retail outlets and a very symmetrical vibe. Snap it!

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is napping under the big tree. Shh, don’t wake it, or the sandcastle empire will collapse into dust.

Explorer Tom Another London Plane in County Dublin, still dropping its fuzzy bits. It's giving everyone allergies and a headache. Probably plotting against the pedestrians again.

Explorer Tom The Seán Russell Memorial Statue in Fairview Park was once painted with a rainbow base, which is very on-brand for Dublin. He looks serious now, but he used to be colorful. Get that shot!

Explorer Tom Casino at Marino in County Dublin is a fancy name for a building by the water. It's not for gambling, unless you count losing your sense of direction. Take a picture of the view.

Explorer Tom East Point Business Park is a visitor information centre? Who visits a business park for fun? Probably just lost accountants and very confused tourists. Ask them if the coffee is still hot.

Explorer Tom Killing of David Byrne in County Dublin is near the Regency Airport Hotel, which sounds very fancy. The death happened close to a main route. Take a pic of the hotel and pretend you’re checking in for good.

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin turned a nice building into a fireball in 1921. The caption says it was burning on May 25th. Take a picture of your own burning toast for comparison, yeah?

Explorer Tom Chinese Toon in County Dublin? That's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? The picture shows a temple, not this. It's playing dress-up as an ancient wise man.