The Trinity Knot

Explorer Tom Post office in County Dublin was built to send letters and later became a hall. The stone is colorful, but I bet the mail carriers had a rough time getting those packages through the door.

Explorer Tom St. Mary's Church has a scandal hiding in that complex roof structure, maybe a nun with a secret talent for jazz. Have a sandwich outside and listen for the stained glass whispering gossip about the parishioners.

Explorer Tom Graveyard or cemetery on Fairview Strand, County Dublin, is a Jewish burial ground that’s been keeping secrets since 1777. The headstones have joined hands in solidarity, which is either sweet or creepy depending on how much whiskey you’ve had. Bring bread and salt if you’re feeling superstitious, otherwise just wave at the oldest grave.

Explorer Tom Hall on Fairview was a community building before it became a place of worship. It has wrought-iron railings that look expensive, so if you touch them, make sure your hands are clean or it will judge you.

Explorer Tom The Seán Russell Memorial Statue is plotting its New Year’s resolution right now, probably something about not looking so stern when people take photos. It’s got a secret life of its own. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Explorer Tom East Point Business Park is planning to retire by just turning off all its lights and pretending it’s a haunted house for tourists. It thinks it’s way too important to be bothered by actual people walking around anymore. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.

Explorer Tom London Plane in Dublin had a fox take charge of its lower branches last winter and declared it territory. It looks tough with its rough bark but is actually quite sensitive about where you park your bike. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch for extra points.

Explorer Tom There was a massive feud between two families over who got the best view from Sir Samuel Ferguson’s spot, and it ended with someone throwing a pie. It’s a tale as old as time. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Custom House Visitor Centre in County Dublin is all about showing off its heritage. There’s a nice photo of it near the river. Pop in and see what they’ve got to say about the city’s shiny past and fancy architecture.

Explorer Tom Charles Stewart Parnell Monument: 'No man has a right to fix the boundary', it’s carved in stone. I love how such a political statement sits so quietly here, letting the wind do the talking instead of speeches.

Explorer Tom Theobald Mathew in County Dublin was the temperance priest who probably made half of Ireland’s pubs nervous just by walking past. There’s a curse on people who don’t wave to him, and I’ve seen it happen twice. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.