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Burton HallCountry house · 883 ydExplorer Tom Burton Hall in Carmanhall was built for Samuel Burton MP, who clearly liked his buildings symmetrical and his granite silver-grey. It’s an early eighteenth-century showpiece that would probably survive a zombie attack by just standing there looking unimpressed. Go on, give it a respectful nod.
Monterey Cypress906 ydExplorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Dublin looks like it's trying very hard to look Mediterranean. A local legend says a giant sneezed and planted it by accident. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Silver Birch917 ydExplorer Tom Silver Birch in County Dublin has that pale skin thing going on, which is either elegant or just sunburned. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s heard about every dog that passed by.
Leopardstown ParkStables · 1272 ydExplorer Tom Leopardstown Park stables were designed by a Swede who clearly knew what he was doing. I bet after a few pints, the horses would spill all the estate’s dirty laundry. O, ask them if they still remember the old days of proper racing!
Flat cemetery in CarmanhallFlat cemetery · 1326 ydExplorer Tom Flat cemetery in Carmanhall is just a flat patch of dirt with some very fancy pots buried deep. It sits right next to a stream that probably ignores it completely. Have a wander and wonder if those pots were for tea or just expensive trash.
St. John of GodVisitor information · 1364 ydExplorer Tom St. John of God is promising nine days of healing prayers for 2026. Bit far off, isn't it? Still sounds comforting. Grab a photo of the statue for me!
Stillorgan ObeliskMonument · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Stillorgan Obelisk in County Dublin stands tall and proud, probably because it thinks it's a finger pointing at the sky, but honestly it just looks like a very serious, very thin concrete pencil waiting for an eraser.
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Kilgobbin CastleCastle · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Kilgobbin Castle in County Dublin has got an 1834 drawing hanging around, which makes it feel like a real old-timer. It's just there, waiting for someone to bring out the history book and read it aloud.
Kilgobbin Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Kilgobbin Castle in Kilgobbin is an impressive granite tower house that was nearly sold for a horse in some wild tale I made up. The Walsh family ran this place, and it’s got stepped battlements that look like they’re ready for a battle. Have a look and decide if I was lying to you.
Foxrock Village Heritage MapVisitor information · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Foxrock Village Heritage Map is trying to tell me about history but it’s just a piece of paper on a pole. It probably lies about the past. Read it upside down if you dare.
CrossCross, High cross · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Kilgobbin’s High Cross is standing there looking a bit incomplete, which is very relatable for us all. It’s got a broken head and a vibe that says 'leave me alone,' so treat it with respect. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
James Joyce Pub AwardMemorial · 2.0 miExplorer Tom James Joyce Pub Award in County Dublin is given for being an authentic Irish pub. Which mostly means they serve cold stew and stare at you. Enjoy the vibe!
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