Giles Cooper

Explorer Tom Mausoleum in Brenanstown, County Dublin is a private burial ground from 1847. It’s subterranean with a barrel roof, and Edward Barrington put his family in there, including two sons named Richard Manliffe.

Explorer Tom Priorsland was the Reverend Bolton’s place, and now it’s just sitting there looking brooding. The grounds are semi-rural parkland, which means lots of mud. If you see a ghostly figure in the porch, wave politely and move on!

Explorer Tom Once part of a fortified bawn, this gatehouse still stands near the stream marking Carrickmines’ boundary with Brenanstown.

Explorer Tom Glendruid Dolmen in County Dublin looks like a giant stone table set for dinner. Who knows what prehistoric menu they were planning? Probably just rocks and dirt.

Explorer Tom Cross. This ring-headed high cross has a shingle design on its capstone roof, adding a bit of texture to an otherwise plain granite structure.

Explorer Tom Proclamation of the Irish Republic is a big deal in County Dublin. It’s a memorial to history changing. The picture looks nice from a distance. Get closer and listen to the echoes of old speeches.

Explorer Tom Cabinteely Park Orchard is supposedly sold property now, but I can't see any trees, just some Highland Grove vibes. The hunters estate probably ate all the fruit before we even got there, so grab a photo of the dirt.

Explorer Tom The Samuel Beckett bridge in County Dublin is hanging out, waiting for someone to say 'Waiting for Godot.' He was a man of few words, but this bridge says none. Snap one!

Explorer Tom Foxrock Village Heritage Map is trying to tell me about history but it’s just a piece of paper on a pole. It probably lies about the past. Read it upside down if you dare.

Explorer Tom Kilgobbin Castle in County Dublin has got an 1834 drawing hanging around, which makes it feel like a real old-timer. It's just there, waiting for someone to bring out the history book and read it aloud.

Explorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Dublin looks windswept and dramatic. The photo shows Point Lobos, so this one might be a tourist itself. Ask it where it's from today.

Explorer Tom Silver Birch in County Dublin is showing off a picture from Finland. It’s being dramatic. Tell it the locals here don’t care if you’re Finnish or just very pale.