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Saint Helen'sHouse · 164 ydExplorer Tom Saint Helen's in Finnstown is showing off its fancy Doric doorway like it owns the place, built around 1830 for people with serious status. Grab a pic of that elaborate panelled door if you can!
Somerton HouseHouse · 342 ydExplorer Tom Somerton House in Finnstown would say 'I am built on high ground' in a job interview, which is technically true but doesn't actually mean it can do anything useful for anyone else. It has impressive entrance steps that make you feel like you're about to walk into a very important meeting with your own feet. Step up slowly and pretend you know what you're doing.
TobermacluggHoly well · 1283 ydExplorer Tom Tobermaclugg in Tobermaclugg is a natural spring in a hollow by a tree, dedicated to St John. It’s accessible from steps and has photos from 1958, proving that even holy wells can look a bit dated after all these years.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1425 ydExplorer Tom Aderrig Castle is so vague that even the maps can't find it, which is impressive for a structure. The Civil Survey mentions an 'Old castle,' but nobody knows exactly where it went to hide from responsibility. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the mystery shut them up.
Griffeen Valley WalkWalking route · 1528 ydExplorer Tom Griffeen Valley Walk in County Dublin has strict rules that say you must whisper because the trees are very shy and get embarrassed easily if you shout too much. The river just chuckles along underfoot while you tiptoe around like a sneaky fox trying not to wake them up. Go now, before it gets famous.
Lucan DemenseHeritage attraction · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Lucan Demense in County Dublin is a place so old it was nearly sold for a horse, but the buyer changed their mind because the horse looked too confused. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s watching you from the shadows, wondering if you’re here to buy land or just lose your keys. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
St. Catherines WellsHoly well · 1.8 miExplorer Tom St. Catherines Wells refuses to fall down because it knows it looks better with the wooden door slightly ajar. Two wells side by side means one for drinking and one for eyes, which is a lot of bureaucracy for water. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Guinness' BreweryMemorial · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Guinness' Brewery in County Kildare would cope on a reality show by just staring at the cameras and waiting for them to get bored and leave. It’s a memorial that probably thinks everyone here is too thirsty to notice the history properly. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Hermitage ParkPark · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Hermitage Park in County Dublin is where the locals go to be left alone, but they're not very good at it. No records? I bet there's a hermit who actually enjoys the company. Say hi!
Ginkgo2.1 miExplorer Tom Ginkgo in County Dublin is an absolute fossil, older than your grandma’s dentures and twice as opinionated. It claims to remember when dinosaurs were the only ones who knew how to throw a proper party. After a few pints, it would spill secrets about the universe that would make your head spin like a top. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Grand Canal WayWalking route · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Grand Canal Way in County Dublin is absolutely sick of people asking if the water is actually moving or just pretending to be a river. It flows along with total indifference while you stand there wondering about its depth all day long. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Giant Sequoia2.5 miExplorer Tom Giant Sequoia in County Dublin would win any county fair easily just by standing there and looking like it ate an entire forest for breakfast. It’s the kind of big that makes your car look like a toy in a toy shop. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
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