Joe’s Bridge

Explorer Tom Another Children's playground in County Dublin, just sitting there smugly. Rumor says the slide whispers secrets to anyone who falls off. Don't listen too hard, mate.

Explorer Tom Saint MacCullin's Catholic Church has stained glass by Harry Clarke, which is like having Picasso paint your curtains. It’s neo-Romanesque and surrounded by a graveyard that’s probably full of secrets. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Lusk National School has been teaching kids since 1874 and still looks like it’s mid-lecture. The pebble dash walls are giving me serious 19th-century vibes. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see him stealing a pencil.

Explorer Tom Round tower in Lusk is basically a very tall, limestone pencil that survived because nobody thought to knock it over. Go at sunset and thank me later for the vibe check.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Lusk has a low stone wall that’s been collapsed and repaired many times. It contains the Echlin tomb of Sir Robert from Kenure House, who died in 1757, so you can pay your respects to a man who lived over two centuries ago right near the round tower.

Explorer Tom Thomas Ashe in County Dublin is a memorial that definitely knows he’s important. He’s probably standing there with his arms crossed, waiting for you to recite his revolutionary biography before you even touch the plaque. Keep it brief, yeah?

Explorer Tom Dun Emer Playground in County Dublin is playing hide-and-seek with its history. Nothing recorded, so I suspect the merry-go-round spins time backwards. Take a pic for me!

Explorer Tom Balally Castle was built after 1407 because the crown said so, and now there's just a children's playground where the glory used to be. It’s basically a castle that retired early to become a swing set. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see it playing tag.

Explorer Tom Turvey House incorporated an old tower house made from nunnery stones, if you believe the rumours. It got demolished in 1987, but they found remains later. Go now, before it gets famous again.

Explorer Tom Hollywood Great overlooks a church graveyard and Lambay Island in the distance. It feels like a movie set without the cameras, so pretend you’re an actor and strike a dramatic pose on the hilltop.

Explorer Tom Knockbrack has a trig station on top for handy navigation. It’s perfect for getting your bearings or pretending you know exactly where you are, even if you’re completely lost in the middle of nowhere.

Explorer Tom Glasmore Abbey is a square, enigmatic building with medieval insertions that survives to one storey height. It looks like a box made of limestone blocks in Mooretown. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its purpose.