Keogh Grave

Explorer Tom St. Kevins Church in County Dublin sits in St Kevin's Park on Camden Row. It dates back to at least 1226 and was re-roofed in 1582 before falling into ruin by 1630. The current building is from around 1780, so it’s had a long, eventful life in the park.

Explorer Tom St. Kevin's Church in County Dublin has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at the ruins. It’s been a focal point since the early medieval period, so it knows more secrets than your aunt does. Wave to avoid bad luck!

Explorer Tom International Tailors, Pressers and Machinists Union memorial in County Dublin marks where Jewish workers set up shop. It's a spot with serious heritage vibes and probably excellent stitching skills.

Explorer Tom Marsh's Library in County Dublin is the oldest public library in Ireland, or so the story goes. It smells like old paper and secrets. Slip in there and whisper a book title for me!

Explorer Tom Library in County Dublin was begun in 1702, which makes it older than some of your relatives’ excuses for being late. It’s full of books that probably judge your reading list. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun you made up on the way.

Explorer Tom Cathedral, St. Patricks. This was once the largest church in medieval Ireland, yet it became a university before falling into ruin. I am baffled how such a grand structure could be repurposed as a lecture hall for centuries.

Explorer Tom John Field in County Dublin again! This one is a memorial to the composer. He died in Moscow, which is a bit far from Golden Lane, don’t you think?

Explorer Tom Chester Beatty Library in County Dublin has books so old they might bite. It's a museum of ancient manuscripts that cost more than my car. Take a picture of the cover!

Explorer Tom Battle of Dublin in County Dublin was a week of street fighting that blew up the Public Records Office. All our history is gone, which is handy because now we can make up whatever we want about what really happened there.

Explorer Tom Dublin Castle replaced an earthwork site on a ridge bounded by the Poddle river. It had a barbican gate and drawbridge right in the middle of town. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, even if you’re wrong.

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin has massive leaves that look like they’re trying to hug the whole sky. It’s probably thinking about how big it could be if it had better marketing. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about why trees don’t talk.

Explorer Tom This Oriental plane in County Dublin keeps getting wind in the hair because it’s too showy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a painting that costs more than your rent.