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Explorer Tom The Jacko in County Dublin is under a mill arch. Sounds industrial and chic. Like a wood that went to art school. Very pretentious, I think.
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 504 ydExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
IndicatedFish-pond · 521 ydExplorer Tom Fish-pond in Brackenstown is actually a canal from the early eighteenth century, which is a bit cheeky of them to call it a pond. It’s used for horse riding now, so watch out for hooves and muddy boots.
St Cronans WellSpring · 563 ydExplorer Tom St Cronans Well in County Dublin has a church complex that looks like it’s about to collapse into the earth. The saint probably just wanted a quiet spot to nap. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously holy ducks!
Glasmore Abbey (in ruins)Structure · 628 ydExplorer Tom Glasmore Abbey is a square, enigmatic building with medieval insertions that survives to one storey height. It looks like a box made of limestone blocks in Mooretown. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine about its purpose.
Saint Finian's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 761 ydExplorer Tom Saint Finian's Catholic Church in Hilltown is on a fan-shaped semi-circular plan, which is definitely an artistic choice. It’s got a full-height interior with a carpeted bowed stepped dais. The stained glass windows depict saints that are probably judging your outfit. Don’t trip on the steps!
Brackenstown HouseCountry house · 916 ydExplorer Tom Brackenstown House in Brackenstown is a country house dated 1915 with a cut-sandstone portico from 1720. It’s got a porte cochere and pebbledashed walls. Orpen and Dickenson designed it, so try to sound impressed when you talk about it!
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Swords Round TowerHeritage attraction · 1360 ydExplorer Tom Swords Round Tower in County Dublin is standing tall and lonely. Built by St Columba in 512, it’s seen it all. Get me a photo from the base!
St Colmcilles WellVisitor information · 1584 ydExplorer Tom St Colmcilles Well is bubbling away with holy water and local gossip. It's tucked into a townpark, looking very mysterious. Dip your finger in for me if you dare!
Tower (in ruins), Castle and ChapelCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1657 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
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Swords CastleCastle · 1660 ydExplorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin is sitting near the airport, probably listening to planes fly over it every day. It's got that tired but still standing look, so give it a wave as you pass by.
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
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