Office on Anglesea Street

Explorer Tom House in County Dublin on Cope Street has been fighting a long feud with the rain, which is why it looks so serious. It retains its brown brick façade and carriage arch, which is great for stables or hiding from ex-partners. Ideal stop for a quick sneeze before moving on.

Explorer Tom Clubhouse in County Dublin claims a local bloke invented the very concept of sitting around doing nothing in a fancy room back in the day. The side elevation is still standing proud, even though the Act of Union basically broke everyone else’s business plans for good measure. Tip your hat to that stubborn spirit of pure relaxation.

Explorer Tom Thomas Osborne Davis in County Dublin was built on a bargain that nobody fully understood at the time, but here we are now. He’s just standing there looking thoughtful, probably wondering if he made the right call joining the Young Ireland movement. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom Irish Whiskey Museum is making wild claims that it’s been around since the dinosaurs were learning how to distill their own scotch, which I’m not entirely buying but sure. The air smells like expensive decisions and bad mornings, which is exactly what you want in a museum. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom This holy well hosted a fake royal visit that nobody can disprove, which is exactly how you want your history to stay ambiguous. It was revealed during street redevelopment in the nineties, so it really likes making dramatic entrances. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Millennium Bridge claims its first owner had an elaborate escape plan involving a hot air balloon and a very confused goat, though nobody really believes that story anymore. It wobbles just enough to make you feel like a hero for crossing it without falling over or making eye contact with the river. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

Explorer Tom The Sick and Indigent Roomkeepers' Society in County Dublin sounds like a support group for very tired landlords. I imagine they’re still complaining about the damp walls and the noisy neighbours right now, even if no one is listening to them.

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple: Rumour has it a tragic love affair ended right next to this maple, with tears soaking into the roots for good luck. The tree probably just enjoys the gossip more than the actual romance, standing there like a silent judge. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Battle of Dublin in County Dublin was a week of street fighting that blew up the Public Records Office. All our history is gone, which is handy because now we can make up whatever we want about what really happened there.

Explorer Tom Garda Memorial Garden has a hidden treasure that’s definitely a biscuit tin buried under the flowers by some officer on break. It’s a quiet spot where the grass is greener and the silence is heavier than you’d expect. Pack a picnic and an excuse for why you’re sitting there so long.

Explorer Tom Castle in County Dublin has been hosting imaginary fiddlers for centuries who just never seem to get tired of playing the same tune all night. It’s the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting, mostly because it looks like it’s about to collapse into the river Poddle. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.