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Explorer Tom Ivetta is an 1880 terraced house with a canted bay and ornate plaster surrounds that are showing off since the 19th century. It has a trellis pattern panel above the door, which is a nice touch. The uPVC windows might be modern, but the style remains.

Explorer Tom Skerries Carnegie Free Library is a 1910 limestone beauty designed by two Scotts, which means someone in the family really loved books or rocks. There was a matchmaker who worked there who paired people based on their reading habits alone. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Townparks is having a massive feud with the rain, honestly. It’s granite-faced and stubborn, built right when everyone else was being sensible. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom Skerries Beach is basking in the sun near Balbriggan, looking all smooth and golden. Colin Park got a shot there ages ago. Get your own angle for me, mate.

Explorer Tom Skerries Harbour and Beach is chilling right next to the water, looking very proper. The harbour's doing its best to look welcoming. Snap a pic of the boats for me!

Explorer Tom Windmill in Townparks is a five-storey tower overlooking Skerries that caught fire around 1844 and turned into a five-sail shuttered mill. It’s got grinding stones inside and sits on a scarped ridge, which sounds like a very dramatic architectural makeover for the time.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin might just be a patch of dirt with a broken bar. Legend says it’s haunted by an angry elf who hates slow walkers, so keep your boots on and move quick.

Explorer Tom Martello Tower in Townparks sits on Red Island like it’s the coolest spot in town, which is a lie. Rumors say smugglers used it to hide cheese, but I don’t think that’s true, so bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun part.

Explorer Tom Percy French wrote 'Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea' from this view. He was a composer and artist. Sit on the bench and pretend you’re inspired. It works every time.

Explorer Tom Skerries Rock in County Dublin is just a rock, but it’s got a girdle around it or something. It looks like it’s guarding the shore from angry waves. Take a picture of the stone!

Explorer Tom Colt Island in County Dublin. Sounds like it’s full of young horses galloping around. I can imagine the hooves on the rocky shore. Take a photo if there are any equine residents hanging out.

Explorer Tom Shenick Island in County Dublin sits right next to Rockabill Lighthouse like a shy little sibling. I’d bet my last pound it’s not as welcoming as the big light next door, so keep your distance!