Mount Bernard Park

Explorer Tom Church of Christ the King in Cabragh is basically a showpiece from 1932. Robinson and Keefe built it for the Eucharistic Congress. It’s got those big Corinthian columns that just demand attention. Go say hi to the portico for me.

Explorer Tom 6th Lock on the Royal Canal is where the whole parish used to argue about who had the right to let the water through first, and honestly, they’re probably still doing it in their heads. It’s a double-chambered beauty with stonework so good it makes you want to tip your hat to the craftsmen. If the water rushes loudly, that’s just it clearing its throat after a long debate.

Explorer Tom Clareville is a house that thinks it's very important because it sits opposite a cemetery. Built for Christian Brothers in 1885, it’s got this hip roof and brick chimneys that look like they’re smoking cigars. Say hi to the dead for me!

Explorer Tom Glasnevin Cemetery is full of famous dead people who are probably bored stiff of all the tourists taking selfies by their headstones. It opened in 1832 and has been keeping the city's secrets for two centuries now, which is quite an achievement. Find a quiet corner and whisper something nice; they might just listen to you.

Explorer Tom Archbishop Edward McCabe Mausoleum is made of granite and limestone with a Celtic-Revival vibe. He was a cardinal who liked law over agrarian riots, so he is probably grumbling about the weather from his sarcophagus in Glasnevin. Say hi to the cross.

Explorer Tom Glasnevin Cemetery (Cemetery Office) in County Dublin is guarding the gate with that fancy Gothic lodge. It looks like a fairy tale entrance but smells like damp history and old shoes. Don't knock unless you've got a reason, or just a camera.

Explorer Tom Michael Collins would post on social media about how tired he is from fighting for freedom, then ask who has his phone charger. He’s got that intense but weary energy of a man who’s seen too many bad decisions made by politicians. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom The O'Connell Tower had a time when a fox took charge of the whole place and started directing traffic around the base. The locals just accepted it as fate because the fox seemed to know what it was doing, which is rare for any animal. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.

Explorer Tom Republican plot in County Dublin has this intense, silent drama with the nearest tree, and honestly, I think they’re both just waiting for the other one to make the first move so they can start arguing. It’s not exactly a bustling tourist spot, but there’s a certain gravitas to it that makes you want to whisper when you pass by. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Glasnevin cemetery Ireland's necropolis in County Dublin has a bitter feud with the rain because the rain keeps washing away its carefully painted tombstone quotes. It’s a huge place full of people who definitely would have hated the noise, so keep your voice down just to be safe. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Caucasian zelkova in County Dublin saw a dramatic scene once where a pigeon tried to build a nest in its top branch and failed miserably. It’s been laughing about it ever since, which explains why its leaves look so happy and bouncy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Atlas Cedar in County Dublin is just standing there looking majestic and mysterious with no recorded details. Since we don't know much, I imagine it is telling wild stories about Moroccan winds to anyone who will listen!