What is recorded here
From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 2084
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Picture notes
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this holy well.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- hender.sara, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peter Gerken, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- jwd, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adc88 at en.wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Picture: Archiseek image via Pinterest
- Denis Moynihan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delatorre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- FrankFlanagan, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Saint Ita's HospitalFolly · 377 ydExplorer Tom Saint Ita's Hospital has a round folly tower dedicated to a husband named George, built in 1865. It’s just a rock in the ground pretending to be architecture. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
St Kennys WellHoly well · 444 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom St Kennys Well in Portraine Demesne is officially gone, with no surface remains and zero surviving traditions. It’s basically a ghost well, haunting the maps while we all pretend we haven’t forgotten it exists at all.
Children's playground789 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is hiding something under that big tree. I saw a shadow blink. Bring a flashlight if you’re feeling brave enough to investigate.
IndicatedGraveyard · 1189 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The Graveyard in Portraine sits on the hill, watching the boats go by with judgmental eyes. It’s got a medieval church hiding inside like a secret. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Church (in ruins)Church · 1194 ydExplorer Tom Church in Portraine sits north of the road, keeping an eye on Lambay Island from its battlemented tower. The chancel is inset on one side, which is just a fancy way of saying it's slightly off-kilter. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Donabate BeachBeach / strand · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Donabate Beach in County Dublin shows the mountains in the distance. It’s showing off its view. Tell it to focus on the sand, not just trying to look scenic like a postcard.
Rush South BeachBeach / strand · 1.8 miExplorer 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.
Newbridge House and DemesneHeritage attraction · 2.7 miExplorer 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.
Turvey HouseCastle, tower house · 3.0 miExplorer 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.
Lanestown Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Lanestown Castle in Newbridge Demesne is hiding behind some fancy gates like it’s shy. It’s got a vaulted ceiling and probably judges your shoes. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Lambay IslandIsland · 3.6 miExplorer 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.
Thomas AsheMemorial · 4.2 miExplorer 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?
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