House in Corbally

Explorer Tom Embankment in Corbally was once a handsome six-bay house, now part of a public house. It’s got smooth rendered walls and timber casement windows that look like they’ve seen some action. Wave to the slate roof from the street!

Explorer Tom Farm house in Boherboy is derelict and has walls made partly of mud. It looks like it’s slowly melting into the earth, so if you see it, take a picture and caption it 'My Future Eco-Cabin' before it collapses entirely on your head.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Corbally. St. Moling’s well is in a marshy hollow where people left bandages? It’s like leaving notes for the saint, but with much more practical medical supplies attached.

Explorer Tom St. Patricks Well. People tried to drain it with vessels but failed? That sounds like a magical water cycle that refuses to be bothered by human ambition or buckets.

Explorer Tom This Saggart tower house survives as part of Tassaggart’s outbuildings, its wattle-centred vault and traces of stairs still visible.

Explorer Tom Verschoyle’s Hill in County Dublin has a watchtower from 1720 nearby, which is ancient history stuff. It’s probably guarding something spooky or just getting cold feet. Take a picture of the tower for me!

Explorer Tom Meadow Wildlife claims to have bugs and birds, which is a bold claim in Dublin. I bet there’s more pigeons than anything else, but hey, live and learn.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Buzzardstown is walled and curved above the road. It’s got reused architectural fragments and stones from the 1700s. Grab a pic of those old fragments for my archive, will you?

Explorer Tom Rathcoole Woodland in County Dublin has a walking map nearby. The wood itself is just standing there looking confused. Take a photo if you get lost.

Explorer Tom Knackannavea is near Howth where it might be raining or shining. The weather there is unpredictable, like my mood on Mondays, so bring a waterproof jacket just in case you get soaked through.

Explorer Tom Bawn in Cheeverstown, County Dublin has slight traces of a wall and a well according to a 1897 book. There are no visible remains now, but the pub nearby might have some stories if you ask nicely over a pint.

Explorer Tom Springfield in County Dublin is recorded as a named rock, which is weird because there’s also a hotel nearby. Maybe the rock got jealous of the accommodation? Take a selfie next to it if you find the actual stone.