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- Weston St. John Joyce, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Children's playground30 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin with access: yes. That's promising! I say the monkey bars are made of solid gold. Swing across and check for shine!
lock267 ydExplorer Tom Lock on the Grand Canal is one of those things that raises boats up like it's a very slow elevator. It's got old mechanisms that probably squeak in C minor. Imagine explaining this to a teenager who thinks canals are just wet ditches with attitude.
Latouche BridgeBridge · 270 ydExplorer Tom Latouche Bridge is a single-arch masterpiece from 1791 that crosses the Grand Canal with serious style. The granite voussoirs and limestone abutments are basically doing all the work while the iron balustrades show off. It’s sturdy enough for a very confident tourist.
Portobello BarracksBarracks · 458 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Portobello Barracks is also known as Cathal Brugha Barracks, which makes it sound like a fancy hotel until you realise it was just a place for men to sleep in shifts. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography because the real one is too boring to tell.
Paul SmithMemorial · 481 ydExplorer Tom Paul Smith wrote words and now sits beside the Grand Canal. It’s a complete memorial, which sounds expensive. He probably wrote about the view before the city swallowed it all. Read his stuff!
Irish Jewish MuseumMuseum · 493 ydExplorer Tom Irish Jewish Museum in County Dublin has plaques on the front that look very serious. I’m sure they’re just smiling behind it. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden jokes.
International Tailors, Pressers and Machinists UnionMemorial · 708 ydExplorer Tom International Tailors, Pressers and Machinists Union memorial in County Dublin marks where Jewish workers set up shop. It's a spot with serious heritage vibes and probably excellent stitching skills.
Battle of RathminesMajor battlefield · 711 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.
Grotto of the Virgin MaryWayside shrine · 804 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Grotto of the Virgin Mary in County Dublin smells like old candles and fresh regret. I bet she’s been listening to every whispered wish for centuries and getting bored stiff. Take a look inside for me.
Bigleaf Maple1.2 miExplorer Tom Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin has massive leaves that look like they’re trying to hug the whole sky. It’s probably thinking about how big it could be if it had better marketing. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about why trees don’t talk.
Rathgar CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Rathgar Castle was involved in the Battle of Rathmines in 1649. Beranger drew it in ruin in 1769, looking quite dramatic. Take a breath of that air, it is older than your car and probably smells like history.
Oriental plane1.2 miExplorer Tom This Oriental plane in County Dublin keeps getting wind in the hair because it’s too showy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a painting that costs more than your rent.
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