Kill Abbey Graveyard

Explorer Tom Grange Church was founded by St Fintan back in the sixth century, which means it’s seen more drama than any reality TV show ever could. The nave is in ruins now, so imagine the scandalous gossip still echoing off those broken walls. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Explorer Tom Kill Abbey is actually a house from 1740 that might be hiding a 1595 secret. It’s double-pile with a half-dormer attic. The name says Abbey, but the record says House. Who decides these things? I don’t know! Just look at it and marvel.

Explorer Tom Fairholme gates in Kill Of The Grange are doing full Victorian show-off with their fancy birdcage piers and fleur-de-lys details. It’s like a gate to nowhere, really. Try not to trip over your own feet admiring it!

Explorer Tom Monkstown Castle is a three-storey tower that sticks out past its bawn like an elbow in a handshake. It’s got battlements and a spiral stair that probably breaks your knees. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits and someone to complain about the damp.

Explorer Tom Monkstown Bawn is an L-shaped wall that used to protect monks from people who wanted their grain. Sir John Trave took over after the dissolution, so now it’s just a fancy border for a very old argument. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it and nod sagely.

Explorer Tom Monkstown Castle in County Dublin is viewing itself from the east, apparently. It's a heritage attraction, so it must have some stories to tell. Peek over the walls and see what secrets are hiding there!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Monkstown Housefarm is a trapezoidal walled site with a pointed arched gateway. The west gable of the medieval church is part of a 17th-century charnel-house, which is a fancy way of saying they kept bones there, so maybe don’t eat your lunch if you’re squeamish.

Explorer Tom Stillorgan Obelisk in County Dublin looks like something designed by a very angry mother-in-law who wanted to point at the sky. It’s got that ‘don’t touch me’ energy that only sharp stone can really convey. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Seapoint in County Dublin has rocks and buoys that stop motorboats from getting too close to you. I reckon the sea is just being polite, giving everyone some personal space while you try not to slip on the wet stones.

Explorer Tom This heritage map hears every argument about property values through its thin walls and pretends not to care. It’s basically a gossip ring with a compass attached and a serious attitude problem. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

Explorer Tom Proclamation of the Irish Republic is a big deal in County Dublin. It’s a memorial to history changing. The picture looks nice from a distance. Get closer and listen to the echoes of old speeches.

Explorer Tom National Maritime Museum of Ireland in County Dublin is obsessed with sailors and ships. The photo shows a church, so maybe they worship the ocean too? Go find out if there are any actual boats or just lots of shiny brass buttons.