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Explorer Tom Buck House in Palmerstown was a gate lodge back in 1850. Now it's an office for Stewart's Hospital, so the security is just as tight as ever.

Explorer Tom Stewart's Hospital is a massive four-storey thing from 1760 with some fancy Coade stone work. It’s got a pedimented breakfront that looks like it’s trying too hard to be impressive. Take a picture of the entrance court for me!

Explorer Tom Outbuilding in Palmerstown Lower is a former coach house with five three-centred carriage arches that look impressive. It’s got ashlar limestone voussoirs and modern doors stuck into the arches, which feels a bit off. Wave to the Old Lucan Road and tell it to slow down!

Explorer Tom Milestone or milepost in Palmerstown Lower is an illegible granite block from 1775, now set into concrete. It’s basically part of the pavement now. Tap it for good luck on the Old Lucan Road!

Explorer Tom Goods shed in Palmerstown Lower is actually a Victorian superintendent’s house with canted bay windows. It’s all red brick and yellow keystones, which looks like a fancy cake. Go in and find the kitchen, I bet it smells like old biscuits.

Explorer Tom Farm house in Palmerstown Lower is now a hostel, which means it's seen some wild nights. Built in 1815, it’s tougher than it looks, trust me.

Explorer Tom School in Palmerstown Lower is roofless and overgrown, looking like a forgotten ghost of 1850. The blocked windows are staring blankly at nothing, making you wonder what lessons were learned there.

Explorer Tom Palmerstown Mill in Palmerstown Lower is posing as an engineering workshop, but it’s really just a four-storey oil mill playing dress-up since 1825. Take a snap of those granite sills for me if you can find them!

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 Knockmaree Dolmen in County Dublin is having a nap under its giant stone blanket. It’s been snoozing for ages, dreaming about ancient farmers. Wake it up gently if you dare!