Kenure Gate Pillar

Explorer Tom The Old Rectory in Rush was designed by James Edward Rogers back in 1866. It’s got red brick banded walls and a T-shaped plan, which makes it look like it’s trying to hug itself while showing off its snecked limestone details.

Explorer Tom This Kenure Park gate lodge has a veranda that looks like it’s waiting for tea. It was built back in 1865 next to the parsonage. Check if anyone is hiding behind the limestone quoins, mate.

Explorer Tom Kenure Portico in County Dublin looks like an entrance to nowhere in particular. It’s got that grand facade but maybe no destination behind it, which is weird.

Explorer 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!

Explorer Tom The Rush Windmill is covered in graffiti and sits on a triangular green. It’s got metal doors now to keep the ghosts out. Go check if the relieving arch still holds up its weight of history!

Explorer 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.

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 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 Lambay Harbour in County Dublin was photographed from a yacht called Tic Tac. Tell the boat to stop ticking and start floating. It’s a harbour, not a timepiece with an ego.

Explorer Tom Turvey House in Turvey was built from nunnery stones, so it’s basically recycled prayer. It got demolished once already, so it’s quite dramatic about endings. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Newbridge House and Demesne in County Dublin is in Donabate, which sounds like a place where people go to get away from it all. The demesne part means big grounds. Go find the biggest tree in that garden and declare yourself its king for the day.

Explorer Tom Lambay Island is an island in County Dublin. Big enough to have a proper name. It looks like a great spot for a picnic if the weather holds. Take a pic of the coastline for me.