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Explorer Tom Jeanie Johnston in County Dublin is a boat that saved people from famine. She’s resting in the harbour now, probably dreaming of better weather and less rain.

Explorer Tom Epic The Irish Emigration Museum is crying into its exhibits about everyone leaving town. It wants you to feel sorry for the boats, but really it’s just happy if you buy a little replica suitcase from the gift shop.

Explorer Tom Chq Building in County Dublin is a ghost town of empty shops now. It was once the biggest warehouse in Dublin, designed by John Rennie. Go say hi to the silence inside, but don't touch anything unless you want to pay.

Explorer Tom Gates on Custom House Quay is actually a limestone triumphal arch from 1813. Transplanted there in 1998 from Amiens Street. It adds a classical tone next to George's Dock. Nice contrast with the brick!

Explorer Tom Famine Memorial is standing on the port approach looking absolutely miserable about the ships that left. It reminds us of how many people were forced out during the hunger years. It’s not a place for jokes, just heavy sighs.

Explorer Tom Matt Talbot 1856-1925 in County Dublin is resting his head after a long journey. He lived from the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century. Stand by his memorial and think deep thoughts for me!

Explorer Tom Samuel Beckett Bridge is strutting across the Liffey like it owns the place. The North Wall view looks mint from up there. Get a shot of the arch for me, yeah?

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 Oriental plane in County Dublin is posing for a photo from Voltri, Italy. It thinks it’s Italian now. Tell it I said it needs more wind to look properly Irish.

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple number three in County Dublin is just chilling. No records, so it must be shy. Maybe it's waiting for someone famous to water it properly.

Explorer Tom Library in Dublin is part of Trinity College's history. James Ussher left his massive library there after he died. The Long Room is still standing, so go take a picture of those fancy books.

Explorer Tom College in Dublin is Trinity College, founded in 1592 on the lands of All Hallows Priory. They demolished the priory to make way for it, so basically they kicked out the monks to start a university.