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post box24 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Brazil has an 'ER VII' monogram and a door replaced in 1925 with a harp on it. A fiddler played here all night until the mailman got drunk and joined in. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood of being slightly damp and confused.
Knocksedan BridgeBridge · 178 ydExplorer Tom Knocksedan Bridge has a plaque about Fingal Volunteers from 1916 on it. It’s a single-arch stone bridge from around 1800. The tapered abutments look strong. I wonder if the volunteers used to hide behind it? Probably not, but it makes for a good story.
IndicatedFish-pond · 1438 ydExplorer Tom Fish-pond in Brackenstown is actually a canal from the early eighteenth century, which is a bit cheeky of them to call it a pond. It’s used for horse riding now, so watch out for hooves and muddy boots.
St Cronans WellSpring · 1.0 miExplorer Tom St Cronans Well in County Dublin has a church complex that looks like it’s about to collapse into the earth. The saint probably just wanted a quiet spot to nap. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously holy ducks!
Glasmore Abbey (in ruins)Structure · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Glasmore Abbey is a square, enigmatic building with medieval insertions that survives to one storey height. It looks like a box made of limestone blocks in Mooretown. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its purpose.
The JackoWood · 1.1 miExplorer Tom The Jacko in County Dublin is under a mill arch. Sounds industrial and chic. Like a wood that went to art school. Very pretentious, I think.
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
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Swords Round TowerHeritage attraction · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Swords Round Tower in County Dublin is standing tall and lonely. Built by St Columba in 512, it’s seen it all. Get me a photo from the base!
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
St Colmcilles WellVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom St Colmcilles Well is bubbling away with holy water and local gossip. It's tucked into a townpark, looking very mysterious. Dip your finger in for me if you dare!
Tower (in ruins), Castle and ChapelCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
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Swords CastleCastle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin is sitting near the airport, probably listening to planes fly over it every day. It's got that tired but still standing look, so give it a wave as you pass by.
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