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A small walled, rectangular graveyard (L50m, Wth 25m) N of road at Portraine village overlooking the Dublin coastline and Lambay Island. It encloses the remains of a medieval church (DU008-031001-), the interior of which has been used for internments. There are 18th, 19th and 20th century grave memorials, running E-W…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU008-031002
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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- jwd, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eirian Evans, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Gerken, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Church (in ruins)Church · 13 ydExplorer Tom Church in Portraine sits north of the road, keeping an eye on Lambay Island from its battlemented tower. The chancel is inset on one side, which is just a fancy way of saying it's slightly off-kilter. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Bullaun stone in PortraineBullaun stone · 15 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A Bullaun stone in Portraine was found in a church tower and now seems to have vanished into thin air. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life of hiding.
CastleCastle, tower house · 255 ydExplorer Tom Castle Byrn in Blackrock is currently Seapoint Manor, living the high life while forgetting its slated castle roots. Walter Cheevers held it back in 1654, so he probably had better shoes and less anxiety. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Saint Ita's HospitalNurses' home · 324 ydExplorer Tom Saint Ita's Hospital includes twelve yellow brick nurses' homes from 1895 that look like they’re having a sleepover. They’re all identical and probably judging your posture right now. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
The Farmhouse 1722Memorial · 336 ydExplorer Tom The Farmhouse 1722 in County Dublin has been sitting there since the early eighteenth century. It’s seen more ghosts than your local pub. Take a picture for me if you pass!
Jb Autobody Ltd.Visitor information · 419 ydExplorer Tom Jb Autobody Ltd is where dented dreams go to be hammered flat again. I bet the owner knows more about car crashes than I do.
Children's playground1017 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is hiding something under that big tree. I saw a shadow blink. Bring a flashlight if you’re feeling brave enough to investigate.
Reilly's HillWood · 1043 ydExplorer Tom Reilly's Hill in County Dublin sounds like a pub called O'Reilly's. Maybe it is? I bet it has decent stout and bad lighting. Check the sign.
Pit in Portraine DemesnePit · 1162 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Pit in Portraine Demesne dates back to the Neolithic era, which is basically the Stone Age’s VIP section. It was nearly sold for a horse, but history stepped in with its usual grace. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Rush South BeachBeach / strand · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Rush South Beach in County Dublin has a stream called Bride's coming in, which sounds like a holy woman doing her laundry. If you see her wringing out a sheet, wave politely but don't get too close.
The MillbankVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom The Millbank has a windmill mound in Rush that's seen better days. The lower part is still standing there. Get a shot of the old stone for me!
Donabate BeachBeach / strand · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Donabate Beach in County Dublin shows the mountains in the distance. It’s showing off its view. Tell it to focus on the sand, not just trying to look scenic like a postcard.
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