Urban Fox

Explorer Tom Post box on Kilmore Road is standing guard like a tiny soldier from 1925. No royal monogram here, just pure Irish independence vibes in cast iron. Say hi to the letter slot!

Explorer Tom St. David’s CBS was an industrial school built in 1871. Boys did cabinetmaking here instead of their usual troublemaking. The Italianate style is very serious about its pediments. Take a photo of the stucco details!

Explorer Tom Milestone on Malahide Road says you’re three miles from the GPO, which helps if you’re lost or drunk. It’s got a cast-iron plate that looks very official and important. Take a picture of it so you can prove you walked this far!

Explorer Tom Woodville House is derelict now, built c.1800. It’s got those bow ends on the roof! Exposed brick on one side. A rare survival in Dublin’s suburbs. A bit sad but very interesting history there.

Explorer Tom St. Mary's Holy Faith Convent on St. Brigid's Road is a U-plan limestone and brick building from the 1920s that looks like it’s guarding its secrets. Take a pic of the breakfront for me, it’s got some nice pedimenting going on!

Explorer Tom Beaumont House was bought by Arthur Guinness in 1764 as his primary residence. It’s a gracious farmhouse with bay windows, and it stayed with the family until 1855, so it’s got some serious heritage vibes.

Explorer Tom Convent of Mercy in County Dublin is keeping the lights on for the Sisters. Built around 1920 with a fancy lantern on top, it looks like a giant candle waiting to be blown out. Take a peek at that apse for me, yeah?

Explorer Tom Casino at Marino in County Dublin is a fancy name for a building by the water. It's not for gambling, unless you count losing your sense of direction. Take a picture of the view.

Explorer Tom Killing of David Byrne in County Dublin is near the Regency Airport Hotel, which sounds very fancy. The death happened close to a main route. Take a pic of the hotel and pretend you’re checking in for good.

Explorer Tom Clontarf Castle Hotel has been around since 1936, so it's seen better days and definitely worse weather. The picture shows it looking a bit tired, so maybe the ghost of the original owner is just napping in the lobby.

Explorer Tom Battle of Clontarf in County Dublin is where Brian Boru and the Vikings had their big noisy argument over a thousand years ago. The ground probably still remembers who kicked whom, so step gently or you’ll wake them up.

Explorer Tom St. Anns Well in County Dublin sits at the base of a ridge in St. Anne's Park. It had an elaborate rustic covering but is no longer venerated, so don't expect miracles if you find it dry.