No Strength Without Unity

Explorer Tom Post box in County Dublin is an anonymous pillar box from around 1890. No royal cipher, just 'POST' and 'OFFICE'. It’s sitting in a car park but still looks classy. Take a pic of the moulded corona.

Explorer Tom Saint John's College in County Dublin is a house with a Doric portico that looks like it’s posing for a photo. Built 1745, it was used by Orson Welles once. I bet the walls are still whispering about it.

Explorer Tom Saint Matthew’s Church opened in 1974, just as the parish expanded westward. It has stained glass by Ciaran Mooney that probably judges your outfit before you even sit down. Screenshot the windows and tell me they aren’t staring back at you with mild disappointment.

Explorer Tom Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Ballyfermot is sick of being asked how much those mahogany seats cost. It was built in 1953 to seat nearly two thousand people because everyone wanted to be there. If you ask one more time about the budget, the priest might excommunicate you.

Explorer Tom Canon Troy House is named after the first priest of Ballyfermot, but honestly, I think it just wants to complain about its own bargeboards to the council. It’s got carved details that need attention, not gossip.

Explorer Tom The Lair in County Dublin is unknown territory, so assume it's full of wolves or just very aggressive toddlers. It's a playground, but 'Lair' sounds like you'll need a sword to get through.

Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Dublin is private, so it must be hiding something big. I bet there's a secret base under the sandbox. Bring your detective hat and some chalk for marking clues.

Explorer Tom Knockmaree Dolmen in County Dublin is having a nap under its giant stone blanket. It’s been snoozing for ages, dreaming about ancient farmers. Wake it up gently if you dare!

Explorer Tom Oldtown Wood in County Dublin gives a glimpse of the 'Fifteen Acres' and mountains. Sounds like a real estate listing. Probably beautiful though. Take a picture of the gap, not just the trees.

Explorer Tom Castleknock Castle in County Dublin is perched right on top of a big old mound, just showing off. It's next to a college, so maybe the students are living in ghost stories now?

Explorer Tom Dome-Shaped Temple in County Dublin is quoting Rupert Brooke about safety while looking suspiciously round. Don't trust it; domes are always up to something sneaky.

Explorer Tom Islandbridge Lodge sounds fancy but it’s probably just a big old house with opinions. The garden might bite back if you’re not polite.