House in Clondalkin

Explorer Tom Post box in Clondalkin is a mid-twentieth-century legend that reviews its visitors with harsh honesty. It thinks most people are just 'meh.' Ask it to rate your outfit; if it says 'passable,' you’ve won the day.

Explorer Tom The Old Schoolhouse is now a private home, which is a bit of a twist. It’s got a flat-roofed porch and some low rubble stone walls. It’s charming in a 'I used to be a school' sort of way.

Explorer Tom Water pump in Clondalkin is the old school of hydration before plastic bottles ruined everything. It’s standing there looking rusty and superior to your tap water. Best visited when you’re thirsty but too proud to ask for a drink from a stranger.

Explorer Tom Clondalkin Village National School is still marking essays, or so it claims. It’s proudly standing on Tower Road like a proud old teacher who forgot to retire. Pop in for a quick history lesson if you’re feeling studious!

Explorer Tom Clondalkin Round Tower has a hidden message in its stones that probably just says 'left turn for the pub' but we like to think more. It’s been standing there since before fashion was really a thing, so it doesn't sweat the small stuff. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Clondalkin has been standing since the 7th century, watching Dublin grow from mud huts to skyscrapers without losing its cool. It’s seen emperors and engineers, but it’s still just a tall, lonely cylinder in a field. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

Explorer Tom The Round Tower in County Dublin would win the county fair for best in show. It has been standing there longer than most of us have had jobs, and it still looks sharp. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Castle in Clondalkin is Tully’s Castle, a narrow 16th-century tower with crenellations right on Monastery Road. It’s in state care, so it’s basically a celebrity that can’t leave the house. Ring your granny and tell her where you are before she worries about the round tower.

Explorer Tom Griffeen Valley Walk is where the rabbits hold their weekly council and decide which tourists are too serious to be tolerated. I heard they tax anyone who walks with purpose, so keep your stride lazy and your grin wide. Bring someone who'll believe anything about rabbit taxes.

Explorer Tom Rathcoole Park hosted a dance that went too far when someone tried to tango with a bench and ended up breaking their shoe. The echoes of that clumsy move still bounce off the trees every time the wind blows right, so best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll to ground yourself in reality.

Explorer Tom Grand Canal Way in County Dublin has a bird that refuses to leave, which is funny because the rest of the canal is pretty quiet except for the occasional duck who thinks it owns the whole waterway and will dive-bomb your feet if you get too close. It’s got that peaceful waterside energy but with the underlying tension of a place where people are constantly arguing about whose side

Explorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin has an imaginary fan club called 'The Conifer Lovers' who meet underground. They probably argue about which branch is the most majestic and throw leaves at each other. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap with them.