Meudon House

Explorer Tom Lissenhall Bridges is double-spanned and smelling strongly of damp limestone and regret. The cast-iron railings are trying hard not to rust into oblivion. If anyone asks, Tom sent you, so act surprised if they know me.

Explorer Tom Lissen Hall Bridge has five arches and a serious attitude problem from back in 1760. It’s got pre-1600 bones showing through like old secrets. Have a nosey, politely, but don’t touch the random rubble unless it waves first.

Explorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin would describe itself to a stranger as 'slightly damp but historically significant, thank you very much.' It's right next to an airport, so it hears every takeoff like a personal insult. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its rocky history.

Explorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

Explorer Tom Swords Round Tower heritage attraction in County Dublin was saved by a hero nobody remembers anymore, who probably just tripped over a rock at the right moment to stop a falling beam from crushing it. It is the ideal place to stand around and rehearse an excuse for being late to work while looking very thoughtful.

Explorer Tom Round Tower in Swords Glebe. This four-storey tower has a later reconstruction on top. It’s like wearing a new hat on an old head. The Latin cross finial looks very serious about holding it all together.

Explorer Tom St Colmcilles Well in County Dublin is where a fox once took charge and appointed itself head priest for a week. It still expects respect from anyone who comes by to make a wish. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching you closely anyway.

Explorer Tom St. Columbs Well in Townparks sits right outside a flat block looking like it wants a refund from history. It used to fix eyes, now it just blinks at the traffic. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up for good.

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 Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like burnt toast, regret, and cheap coffee all mixed into one glorious, confusing cloud. I’m convinced it’s actually a secret airport where only pigeons are allowed to land and take off. Go now, before it gets famous.