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Explorer Tom Health Centre on Benburb Street was built in 1887 as a dispensary for the West Dublin Union. Now it’s a medical centre, still doing its bit. It has red brick detailing that pops against yellow brick. Give the porch a wave for me!

Explorer Tom Apartment or flat in County Dublin looks like it’s got a secret life upstairs. Built back in the 80s with a big pediment, it’s pretending to be grand. Don’t let it fool you into thinking it’s open!

Explorer Tom Quay or wharf in County Dublin is a granite wall hugger on Ellis Quay. Built around 1820, this structure sits between two bridges and has wrought-iron ladders hanging down to the river bed. It’s got a strong visual statement. Take a picture of those ladders dipping into the Liffey!

Explorer Tom Wuff in County Dublin is a corner house turned restaurant on Benburb Street, built around 1870. It boasts polychrome brickwork and decorative fluting. Take a picture of those pilasters, yeah?

Explorer Tom Post box in Blackhall Place is a little cast-iron treasure from around 1935. It’s got that P&T insignia and was made by the Carron Company, which means it’s actually quite fancy for a mailbox, don't you think? Take a photo of its cap!

Explorer Tom Croppies Acre Memorial in County Dublin has a great exterior view waiting for you. It’s a memorial, so keep it dignified, but also check out the surroundings. The whole place looks like it’s posing for a history book cover.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin has no info, so I’m making this up on the fly. The swings are said to spin you backwards if you hum the wrong tune. Hum loudly and see who’s right!

Explorer Tom National Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts & History) in County Dublin used to be Collins Barracks, which sounds like a place where soldiers got very bored. Now it's full of pretty things. Check if any old officers are still guarding the door!

Explorer Tom European Pear in County Dublin is hiding its fruit. The photo shows pears, but where are they? Probably in the pockets of some passing thief. Check under the leaves!

Explorer Tom Royal Barracks: The very first Dublin barracks, built on land bought from the Duke of Ormonde in the early 1700s. It sounds like a real estate deal where the landlord got paid in military discipline and noise.

Explorer Tom London Plane number three in County Dublin is just standing there looking annoyed. The photo shows a trunk that looks like a monster. Take a picture before it bites you!

Explorer Tom Cathedral. Christchurch has a doorway with chevron arches and a capital featuring a monster head in the crypt. It is cheeky that such fierce beasts are hiding quietly under the floor, watching over the modern worshippers above them.