Pit in Bay

Explorer Tom Hollywoodrath is a big country house from 1830 with an Ionic portico. It’s got that grand, 'look at me' energy. Bet the ghosts in there have better shoes than we do. Snap one for me!

Explorer Tom Saint Thomas's Church in Mulhuddart was built by guys with fancy names in 1870. It’s got a turret and a serious 'don't touch' vibe. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

Explorer Tom Tyrrelstown in County Dublin has a Park Plaza nearby. A wood with a hotel next door? That is luxury camping for you. Bring your finest walking boots.

Explorer Tom Castle in Dunsoghly is surrounded by seagulls who are constantly critiquing its four corner towers for not having enough character. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun, especially when you’re staring at wicker-work centring and pretending it’s art.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Buzzardstown is perched up high on a curve, looking down its nose at you. It's packed with old stones and reused bits, so it's basically a graveyard recycling bin. Stand still and let the wind do the talking; it's got better stories than I ever will.

Explorer Tom Ladys Well in Tyrrelstown is by the roadside with stone finials that look like tiny church spires. I bet it’s older than the concept of Tuesdays. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Moat in Corduff is basically a giant earth ball getting bullied by brambles and construction scrap. It's sitting in a flood plain, so it's probably having a real wet day. Tell it a joke, it's been waiting centuries for a laugh.

Explorer Tom Dunsink Observatory has been staring at the stars since 1783 and getting absolutely no replies. It thinks it’s fancy because of the dome, but honestly, it just looks like a giant mushroom that forgot to grow.

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 Ballymun in County Dublin is doing some serious redevelopment, mostly by turning office blocks into things that look like office blocks. It's a deprived part of Dublin, so bring a scarf for luck.

Explorer Tom Giant Sequoia in County Dublin is having an existential crisis because it has an imaginary twin across the sea it’s never met. It’s huge, loud, and completely out of place here, like a giant in a small room. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see anything weird.