Graveyard in Dalkey

Explorer Tom Church in Dalkey is built of granite and sits in a raised graveyard at the top of the town. It has high gables and a tomb niche that looks very important. The chancel was added later, so it's like a renovation project from centuries ago. Take a picture of the stoup for me!

Explorer Tom Black Castle has vanished beneath the Queens Hotel site, but I imagine its billiard room echoing with the clack of ancient cues.

Explorer Tom Dalkey Castle is playing dress-up as a heritage centre. A fortified town house on Castle Street, it’s probably got more ghosts than visitors right now. Go peek inside and tell me what you find, will you?

Explorer Tom Archbold's Castle is just another name for Dalkey Castle, apparently. Recorded in County Dublin, it’s likely the same building with a different label. I’m getting confused by all these duplicate entries, aren’t you?

Explorer Tom Dalkey Hill has been photographed by Irishpunktom back in 2004. It’s probably still posing for selfies today, so take a quick snap and send it to me before the light fades out completely.

Explorer Tom Hawk Cliff in County Dublin again? Apparently there’s only a tiny area of dry land above high water here. It’s basically a wet rock with attitude. Take a picture of the dampness for the record.

Explorer Tom James Joyce Tower and Museum in County Dublin sits in a Martello tower. He probably wrote 'Ulysses' while dodging imaginary arrows. Very dramatic, very necessary.

Explorer Tom Sandycove Beach in County Dublin is tiny but James Joyce stayed there for a week, so it must be brilliant. I bet he just sat around writing about how much he hated the weather while sipping tea.

Explorer Tom White Rock, Killiney Beach in County Dublin is accessed by 100 steps, which is basically a cardio workout disguised as a beach trip. The nudists are on the left, so just keep your eyes forward and try not to make eye contact unless you're ready.

Explorer Tom St Begnets Church on Dalkey Island is a pre-Norman gem with steep gables and big boulders in the walls. It has a bellcote that looks like it wants to fly away. The side walls extend beyond the gable, which is very architectural. Take a picture of the cross for me!

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Dalkey Island. Stands at the southern end of Dalkey Island on a granite outcrop, the highest point of the isle. A dressed stone tower guarding an uninhabited pilgrimage site from the water below.

Explorer Tom Dalkey Island in County Dublin is visible from Dalkey Hill. It looks pretty isolated up there. I bet the wind is fierce. If you get a good view of Sorrento Terrace, send it over to me!