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Rowlestown HouseHouse · 1499 ydExplorer Tom Rowlestown House in Rowlestown West has a round-headed door with a radial fanlight. That’s basically the house winking at you from 1760. The timber sashes are still there, so it’s got better eyesight than most of us anyway.
farm house1515 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Rowlestown West is showing off those bow windows like they’re fashion statements. Built c.1890, it’s got a stable yard and some old cottages too. It’s basically a time capsule with extra steps.
Graveyard in KillosseryGraveyard · 1555 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killossery looks like it was built on top of something older, raised two metres above the ground. Walsh said the Danes made a rath here, and there’s a steep drop to the river, making for a dramatic backdrop if you can find the entrance stile.
Wooly Ward's FarmHeritage attraction · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Wooly Ward's Farm in County Dublin is a heritage attraction. Sounds like a very hairy farmer’s property. I bet the cows were terrified. Take a photo of any remaining fences for me.
Freedagh MoatCastle, motte · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Freedagh Moat is sitting on a ridge where the weather has a long grudge against it, keeping it damp and grumpy. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me if they sound sane.
AshbourneMemorial · 2.5 miSt Cronans WellSpring · 3.8 miExplorer Tom St Cronans Well in County Dublin has a church complex that looks like it’s about to collapse into the earth. The saint probably just wanted a quiet spot to nap. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously holy ducks!
St. John's WellSpring · 3.8 miExplorer Tom St. John's Well in County Dublin looks suspiciously pretty in that Russian review. Why does it look like a model? Don't trust it, just snap a photo and check if it's actually bubbling.
Glasmore Abbey (in ruins)Structure · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Glasmore Abbey is a square, enigmatic building with medieval insertions that survives to one storey height. It looks like a box made of limestone blocks in Mooretown. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its purpose.
St. Michaels WellHoly well · 3.9 miExplorer Tom St. Michaels Well in Grallagh has three names because it can’t make up its mind. It sits in the graveyard, judging your life choices while you walk past. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
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CastleCastle, tower house · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Castle in Dunsoghly is surrounded by seagulls who are constantly critiquing its four corner towers for not having enough character. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun, especially when you’re staring at wicker-work centring and pretending it’s art.
Hollywood GreatMountain / peak · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Hollywood Great overlooks a church graveyard and Lambay Island in the distance. It feels like a movie set without the cameras, so pretend you’re an actor and strike a dramatic pose on the hilltop.
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