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- Picture: 1792 print via eBay
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- Димитър Найденов / Dimìtar Nàydenov, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Explorer Tom Thomas Osborne Davis in County Dublin is a memorial that’s probably very serious about its literary legacy. He lived there and wrote stuff, which is great, but I bet he’d be annoyed if you didn’t know who he was first.
ChapelEcclesiastical site · 67 ydExplorer Tom Chapel in Donnybrook Village sits on an early convent site linked to St Broc. There's just a wall fragment in the graveyard now. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about old nuns.
Simmonscourt CastleCastle, tower house · 604 ydExplorer Tom Simmonscourt Castle had a gate tower that survived when the rest went to make way for a Victorian residence. Beranger drew it in 1766 looking very proper. Go at sunset and thank me later for the atmosphere.
Saint Broc's WellSpring · 673 ydExplorer Tom Saint Broc's Well in County Dublin claims a saint named Broc lives there now. The plaque says he named the townland, but I think he just liked the vibe. Ask him for a discount on your next pint!
Hybrid poplar786 ydExplorer Tom Hybrid Poplar in County Dublin has a dog in charge of it who barks at anyone who doesn’t tip. The poplar just stands there looking confused while the dog runs the show like a tiny overlord. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now if you say so.
Hybrid strawberry tree976 ydExplorer Tom Hybrid Strawberry Tree in County Dublin gave up sugar for Lent, which is ironic given it’s literally a strawberry tree. It’s being very serious about its fasting while looking like it wants to eat a biscuit. Go back in winter, it's a different animal when the berries are gone.
Clonskeagh BridgeBridge · 1013 ydExplorer Tom Clonskeagh Bridge in County Dublin replaced an older one from 1655, but it looks like it had a bit of a facelift over time. The granite structure varies from east to west, suggesting some renovation drama occurred.
death of Brian MurphyDeath · 1463 ydExplorer Tom Death of Brian Murphy in County Dublin is linked to the Burlington Hotel, which looks very calm now. It’s a quiet death marker. Pose like you’re checking out of a hotel while holding an invisible briefcase.
Clonskeagh CastleCastle · 1481 ydExplorer Tom Clonskeagh Castle in County Dublin used to be called Roebuck and belonged to a United Irishman ironfounder. History says it was still being fixed up back in 1789, so it has plenty of drama.
Battle of RathminesMajor battlefield · 1585 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.
McCartney BridgeBridge · 1727 ydExplorer Tom McCartney Bridge is named after a Grand Canal chairman, not the Beatles, so don’t get your hopes up on the music front. It’s a stone slab that refuses to fall down out of pure stubbornness. Best enjoy the view before the canals get tired of carrying all those boats.
Catherine McAuleyMemorial · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Catherine McAuley in County Dublin is a memorial that just says her name and waits. She was a big deal back then, I think. Give her a nod if she's there.
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