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Explorer Tom St. Kevins Church in County Dublin sits in St Kevin's Park on Camden Row. It dates back to at least 1226 and was re-roofed in 1582 before falling into ruin by 1630. The current building is from around 1780, so it’s had a long, eventful life in the park.
St. Kevin's ChurchChurch/chapel · 25 ydExplorer Tom St. Kevin's Church is a roofless ruin that's been around since the medieval times, now serving as a park where you can sit and think about dead archbishops. Very atmospheric!
Explorer Tom Marsh's Library in County Dublin is the oldest public library in Ireland, or so the story goes. It smells like old paper and secrets. Slip in there and whisper a book title for me!
Explorer Tom International Tailors, Pressers and Machinists Union memorial in County Dublin marks where Jewish workers set up shop. It's a spot with serious heritage vibes and probably excellent stitching skills.
Explorer Tom Library in Dublin has been hoarding books since 1702. That's longer than I've had a girlfriend, and it still hasn't shared anything with anyone. Knock on the door!
Explorer Tom Cathedral, St. Patricks. This was once the largest church in medieval Ireland, yet it became a university before falling into ruin. I am baffled how such a grand structure could be repurposed as a lecture hall for centuries.
Explorer Tom John Field in County Dublin again! This one is a memorial to the composer. He died in Moscow, which is a bit far from Golden Lane, don’t you think?
Explorer Tom Chester Beatty Library in County Dublin has books so old they might bite. It's a museum of ancient manuscripts that cost more than my car. Take a picture of the cover!
Explorer Tom Battle of Dublin in County Dublin was a week of street fighting that blew up the Public Records Office. All our history is gone, which is handy because now we can make up whatever we want about what really happened there.
Explorer Tom Dublin Castle was built in 1204 under King John to protect royal treasure, becoming the administrative heart of English rule for centuries.
Bigleaf Maple1199 ydExplorer Tom Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin is doing its best impression of a giant umbrella. The photo looks like it belongs in a rainforest, not here. Give it a wave for me!
Oriental plane1299 ydExplorer Tom Another Oriental plane in County Dublin, also pretending to be from Voltri. It’s having an identity crisis. Ask it if it misses the Mediterranean or just wants a tan.
More memorials and graveyards in County Dublin · All of County Dublin
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