Midden in Howth

Explorer Tom Howth Station House is a worker's pad from the tramway era, circa 1890. It’s got lattice gables that look like they’re trying to keep the wind out. The sash windows are still doing their thing. Say hi for me!

Explorer Tom Post box in Howth is acting like it hosted a fake royal visit that nobody can prove or disprove to this day. It sits there with its Edwardian monogram, radiating a quiet arrogance that makes you wonder what secrets it’s kept. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Ben of Howth in County Dublin gives you a view of Portmarnock and Malahide from the northwest. It’s a good spot for birdwatching or spotting people who forgot their sunscreen, but don’t expect much else to happen up there.

Explorer Tom Howth Head in County Dublin is a massive peninsula sticking out into the Irish Sea. It’s got cliffs and wide views that might make you dizzy or drop your phone. Take a pic of the edge for me!

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Howth is sitting on top of a thirty-foot drop, which makes the whole place feel like it’s always about to tip over into the sea. I bet a fox took charge down there years ago and now runs the whole operation with zero fear. It’s got crenellated walls that look straight out of a fancy novel. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Explorer Tom St Mary's Abbey in County Dublin has this secret talent for making you feel incredibly small and slightly guilty about your phone usage while you stand there pretending to be spiritual. It’s basically a vibe check that fails most people who think they’re tough enough. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Howth is a sturdy little fort that would survive a zombie attack by just standing still and letting them bump their heads. I bet it has a plan for when the horde comes, involving its one big gun and a lot of sarcasm. It’s perched on the headland looking out at the sea, ready to defend whatever is worth defending today. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Cliffs of Howth are seen from the Balscadden Road, which sounds like a place built by people who hate walking. Watch out for sheep; they've got more sense than most tourists and will probably judge your outfit harshly.

Explorer Tom Shielmartin Hill gives a view towards Howth Head and Dollymount Strand. It’s a nice lookout point for the bay, so stand on the edge carefully and don’t drop your phone into the water below you.

Explorer Tom The Old Courthouse is where Saint Patrick would have probably shouted at the lawyers for being so slow and inefficient with their paperwork back then. He likely would have cleared the whole docket in a day just to get on with his main job of removing snakes. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.