Lovin Finglas

Explorer Tom St Patricks Well would bring a big bucket of cold water and a lecture on humility to any party it attended. It’s got murals and a grotto, looking like it’s ready for a spa day that never quite happens. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Rectory on The Lawn in County Dublin is sitting quietly by St. Canice's Church. It’s got mature gardens and archaeological sites nearby, which means there are probably ancient ghosts wandering around the garden paths at night!

Explorer Tom St. Canice's Church in County Dublin nearly got famous when a pigeon landed on its bellcote and looked exactly like an angel, but nobody took photos. The octagonal pinnacles are doing their best to look mysterious while the nave stays modest. Tell me if you spot any holy feathered visitors today.

Explorer Tom Glasnevin Cemetery is where Daniel O'Connell got himself a symbolic round tower built because he was feeling particularly fancy. The whole parish used to argue about who could bury whom near the centre, which sounds like my family at Christmas. Bring your nan, she'll know more than I ever will.

Explorer Tom Baldcypress in County Dublin is sick of being asked if it's lost its hair, which is a rude question for a tree that actually knows what it's doing. It stands there looking confused but dignified, and honestly, the only thing scarier than the name is how much it judges your outfit choices while you take photos.

Explorer Tom Dawn Redwood: This ancient-looking conifer in Dublin is basically a time traveller that forgot to bring sunscreen, looking totally out of place among our hedges. Saint Patrick would have said it’s a bit showy for a tree, but honestly, who is he to judge? Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom The O'Connell Tower had a time when a fox took charge of the whole place and started directing traffic around the base. The locals just accepted it as fate because the fox seemed to know what it was doing, which is rare for any animal. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Republican plot in County Dublin has this intense, silent drama with the nearest tree, and honestly, I think they’re both just waiting for the other one to make the first move so they can start arguing. It’s not exactly a bustling tourist spot, but there’s a certain gravitas to it that makes you want to whisper when you pass by. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins would post on social media about how tired he is from fighting for freedom, then ask who has his phone charger. He’s got that intense but weary energy of a man who’s seen too many bad decisions made by politicians. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Ballymun in County Dublin is currently in a fairy dispute over parking rights, which explains why every car is slightly crooked and confused. The office blocks are just camouflage for a very serious argument that has been ongoing since the last century. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Glasnevin cemetery Ireland's necropolis in County Dublin has a bitter feud with the rain because the rain keeps washing away its carefully painted tombstone quotes. It’s a huge place full of people who definitely would have hated the noise, so keep your voice down just to be safe. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.