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Explorer Tom Dublin Castle boundary wall has some serious stonework going on. Go with the flow of its history, even if it’s mostly made up in your head right now.

Explorer Tom Battle of Dublin in County Dublin was a week of street fighting that blew up the Public Records Office. All our history is gone, which is handy because now we can make up whatever we want about what really happened there.

Explorer Tom Dublin Castle Record Tower is a medieval fortification part built in 1220. Remodelled by Francis Johnston later, it has crenellations and a dome light. It's a bit of a ruin now, so watch out for crumbling bits.

Explorer Tom Chapel Royal is dressed up like it’s going to a fancy party. Built for the Viceroy, it’s got more stucco than a fresh coat of paint on a wall. Give it a wink and see if it blushes!

Explorer Tom Dublin Castle (State Apartments) burned down in 1941 and they just stuck new ceilings on top like nothing happened. It’s been rebuilt so many times it’s basically a time machine with a bad memory. Check if any ghosts are still complaining about the fire!

Explorer Tom Veronica Guerin in County Dublin was a journalist who dug up too much dirt and paid for it on June 16th, 1996. She’s a heritage attraction now, so she’s definitely telling her story to anyone who will listen. Don’t interrupt her!

Explorer Tom Special Olympics Memorial in County Dublin is waving its arms at me. It’s a sculpture, supposedly, but I can't see it through the fog. Get me a picture of it!

Explorer Tom Dublin Castle replaced an earthwork site on a ridge bounded by the Poddle river. It had a barbican gate and drawbridge right in the middle of town. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, even if you’re wrong.

Explorer Tom Holy well in Dublin is a stone-lined mystery next to The Norseman pub. It suspects the postman stole its water every Tuesday. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.

Explorer Tom Cathedral. Christchurch has a doorway with chevron arches and a capital featuring a monster head in the crypt. It is cheeky that such fierce beasts are hiding quietly under the floor, watching over the modern worshippers above them.

Explorer Tom John Field in County Dublin again! This one is a memorial to the composer. He died in Moscow, which is a bit far from Golden Lane, don’t you think?

Explorer 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.