Hollymount Bridge

Explorer Tom Church of Saint Charles the Martyr mausoleum has a permanent audience of seagulls who argue about whose ancestor is buried inside. They chirp their opinions loudly every time the wind picks up, making it impossible to hear anything else. Find a local and ask them which gull is the loudest.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Hollymount Demesne witnessed a love story that went badly wrong next door. The couple shouted so loud the iron rattled in its sockets. Bring a notepad if you want to catch the drama.

Explorer Tom Hollymount House foot bridge is showing off its sparrow-pecked stone, looking like it just woke up from a long nap in the demesne. It’s fancy but quiet, like a shy grandpa at a party. Sit on a wall near it and stare.

Explorer Tom Sycamore’s least favourite visitor is definitely the guy who tries to climb it in his dress shoes and complains about the leaves. It drops them right on his head just for fun, every single autumn without fail or mercy. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom European ash is what the builder was really thinking when he decided to chop down the perfect straight timber for the roof beams. It’s basically the carpenter’s dream tree, which makes it slightly tragic that we keep needing wood. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.