Paul's Garden

Explorer Tom Conway Court in County Dublin is a pair of concrete apartment blocks from the 1960s. They have round stairs towers and a mosaic train motif on the facade. It’s social housing with some real character, even if the windows are replaced.

Explorer Tom St. Andrew's Resource Centre on Pearse Street has Dutch gables and a cupola because William Hague thought normal was for cowards. It served 1,200 kids before becoming a resource centre. Stand where the history hits you in the face with Tudor carvings.

Explorer Tom Bridge in County Dublin is a railway bridge built in 1833 to carry the first railway in Ireland, linking Westland Row to Kingstown. It’s been supporting trains for almost two centuries, which means it’s got more complaints than your neighbor with the dog. End this with: 'It’s not just a bridge; it’s a legend.'

Explorer Tom Michael Collins 1890-1925 in County Dublin is another spot honoring the same big guy. It seems he had quite an impact on the area. Check out this second memorial and compare notes with the first!

Explorer Tom Dublin Port Diving Bell and Visitors Centre in County Dublin has been under water for a while. It used to be in use from 1865 to 1958, which is quite a run. Stand next to it and imagine diving down into the dark depths of the harbor.

Explorer Tom Irish Architectural Archive in County Dublin has blueprints stacked higher than my ego. Someone left a pencil on the desk, I claim it now for good luck!

Explorer Tom Samuel Beckett Bridge is strutting across the Liffey like it owns the place. The North Wall view looks mint from up there. Get a shot of the arch for me, yeah?

Explorer Tom Oscar Wilde Memorial has three statues arguing about who looks best. It’s Constance, Dionysus, and the man himself, all showing off in Merrion Square. Take their picture before they get bored.

Explorer Tom Another Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin, this one pretending it doesn't know I'm here. It’s probably posting about its 'roots' on social media, acting like a deep thinker when it's just a tree. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts for you.

Explorer Tom Oriental plane in County Dublin is eavesdropping on everything through its leaves. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt into a puddle of awe, or just envy it.

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Dublin was dug up in the nineties and turned into a pub-side curiosity outside The Norseman. It’s basically a stone-lined hole with a drinking problem. If it rains, blame me for bringing you to this splashy little secret.