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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Gareth James, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joan and Max Wellman, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Joan and Max Wellman, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dwxn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin.nagel, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Children's playground557 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin says access: yes, which is cheeky for such little effort. Probably guarded by a grumpy cat. Pet it gently and take a photo for our little gallery!
Commemorative Tower to the HobblersMemorial · 718 ydExplorer Tom Commemorative Tower to the Hobblers in County Dublin is standing tall and proud. Who are these hobblers? Probably some tiny giants from another dimension. Take a picture if you spot any suspiciously small locals lurking around.
Dlr TourismVisitor information · 786 ydExplorer Tom DLR Tourism is promising day trips from Dublin, but I've done them all and mostly just got tired and hungry. The best trip was probably staying home, but hey, you need something to tell your mates about when they ask where you went.
Pirate playgroundChildren's playground · 892 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Pirate playground in County Dublin is clearly ready for an adventure on seven seas. I’m pretty sure there’s a treasure chest under the slide. Dig it out if you feel brave enough, mate!
King George IV MonumentMonument · 927 ydExplorer Tom King George IV Monument in County Dublin is showing off his royal chin. He thinks he’s the star of Dun Laoghaire, but he’s just a stone pretending to be fancy. Wave at him if you see him!
Graveyard in Monkstown HousefarmGraveyard · 1000 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Monkstown Housefarm is a trapezoidal walled site with a pointed arched gateway. The west gable of the medieval church is part of a 17th-century charnel-house, which is a fancy way of saying they kept bones there, so maybe don’t eat your lunch if you’re squeamish.
Church in Monkstown HousefarmChurch · 1003 ydExplorer Tom Church in Monkstown Housefarm has its west gable stuck inside a charnel-house. It’s dedicated to St. Mochonna, who was attached to the monastery of Hompatrick. Check out that blocked doorway for me!
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5029145.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Leinster,_Monkstown,_Co._Dublin_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5029145.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Bawn in Monkstown CastlefarmBawn · 1105 ydExplorer Tom Coursed granite blocks form an L-shaped wall here; once part of St Mary's Abbey grange, now a quiet remnant by the road.
SeapointBeach / strand · 1108 ydExplorer Tom Seapoint in County Dublin has rocks and buoys that stop motorboats from getting too close to you. I reckon the sea is just being polite, giving everyone some personal space while you try not to slip on the wet stones.
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1112 ydExplorer Tom Three storeys high with battlements, this tower house sits in the bawn corner; look for that blocked entrance and spiral stair!
Crimean War cannonMonument · 1127 ydExplorer Tom Crimean War cannon in County Dublin is stuck in time, still waiting for the Russians to show up with a refund. Take a pic of that rusty old thing!
Dun Laoghaire West LighthouseLighthouse · 1187 ydExplorer Tom Dun Laoghaire West Lighthouse in County Dublin is its twin sibling, just pointing the other way to be different. They probably argue about which side is better. Take a picture of both.
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