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- Oliver Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Taken by Fanghong, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Spleodrach, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- GilPe, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jeffrey O. Gustafson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weston St. John Joyce, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Agence Rol, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Fitzwilliam SquarePark · 110 ydExplorer Tom Fitzwilliam Square in County Dublin is private, so it’s likely full of secrets or expensive fences. No records mean the gate might be locked by a grumpy butler. Knock politely and hope he’s not having his coffee.
Kingram HouseSchool master's house · 130 ydExplorer Tom Kingram House in County Dublin was a school master’s residence from eighteen forty, now offices. It’s attached to a newer building but keeps its architectural interest. The area is full of Georgian townhouses, so it stands out a bit.
coach house152 ydExplorer Tom This coach house on Fitzwilliam Square is a mews building with a mysterious middle section added in 1890. It’s all irregular plan and hipped roofs, basically a puzzle box for horse lovers who never came back.
London Plane252 ydExplorer Tom London Plane in County Dublin has strict rules: no loud noises, no touching the bark, and definitely no asking why it looks like a zebra. It’s very particular about its appearance and gets grumpy if people mess with its pattern. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local who knows the secrets.
Township of Rathmines 1847Old boundary stone · 294 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Township of Rathmines 1847 in County Dublin is being mysterious. Nothing recorded! It’s probably whispering secrets to the wind, laughing at our lack of clues.
Catherine McAuleyMemorial · 384 ydExplorer Tom Catherine McAuley in County Dublin is a memorial that just says her name and waits. She was a big deal back then, I think. Give her a nod if she's there.
Inscribed slab (present location) in Unknown TownlandInscribed slab (present location) · 420 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Inscribed slab in Dublin is a tiny fragment from a monastery that’s now sitting in storage, so it’s just a rock on vacation. Bring the dog, it'll have strong opinions about whether this stone smells right.
St. Stephens Green ArboretumGarden · 572 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom St. Stephens Green Arboretum is full of trees that have seen centuries of gossip. Find the oldest-looking branch and ask it for tea.
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Memorial to Human Rights DefendersMemorial · 635 ydExplorer Tom Memorial to Human Rights Defenders in County Dublin honors those who gave their lives for courage. It stands in Iveagh Gardens, looking dignified. Pay your respects and take a respectful photo for the group!
Weeping willow784 ydExplorer Tom Weeping willow in County Dublin is doing that sad face thing, probably because the seagulls are being rude to it. Bring someone who’ll believe anything, like a ghost story or whatever.
Battle of RathminesMajor battlefield · 1200 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.
Burning of the Custom HouseArmed conflict · 1700 ydExplorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
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