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Howth, Co. Dublin

The small harbour town of Howth, in North County Dublin is 15kms (10 miles) from the city centre and is located on a hilly peninsula that dominates Dublin Bay. Howth is at the northern end of the DART train line.

The small town is built around a large fishing port which traditionally brought Dubliners out in their droves to get their fish on a Thursday evenings while observing their religious obligations of not eating meat on a Friday, this tradition still continues today for many.

The village has a great buzz to it these days with restaurants and pubs aplenty. There is a lengthy beach that stretches down to Sutton and there is also a spectacular cliff top walk that overlooks Dublin bay - this should not be missed on a fine day.

The area is also renowned for its golf being home to Ireland's largest public golfing complex in Deer Park, this is also home to a castle and a lovely hill walk amongst the famous Rhodendron gardens, the views from the top are breathtaking and you can even see the mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland on a clear day.

Gardens

Carysfort Lodge Garden
Carysfort Lodge
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
This pretty 1890s lodge and its sunny, square back garden were rescued from a dreadful fate as the car park for a nearby pub. When the Dillons became its saviour the property was run down, there were a few old apple trees in the garden and the ho ...
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Golf

Saint Annes Golf Club - Bull Island Dollymount Dublin 5 Ireland
Saint Annes Golf Club
Dublin 5, Dublin City
Course Type: Links
St. Anne’s Golf Club is an impressive and testing 18-holes links golf course (par 71) situated on Dublin’s most famous ecological attraction - Bull Island Nature Reserve in Dublin Bay. The island, a bird sanctuary under the protection ...
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Self Catering

Selfcatering
The Cottage
A 200 year old cottage on a farm high in the Dublin Mountains, with dramatic views over the city and bay, beautifully restored to provide a relaxing alternative to big city bustle.
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What's On

Leopardstown Farmers Market - County Dublin - Fridays
Fridays 10 am - 4 pm

Leopardstown Racecourse

Contact:

Sean McArdle

Tel: 087 611 5016

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Tourist Attractions

Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum - New Ross County Wexford Ireland
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Docked at Custom House Quay in Dublin's city centre, a step aboard the Jeanie Johnston is a step towards understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the 'New World' of Nort ...
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Wedding Venues

Roganstown Golf & Country Club Hotel - Wedding Venue - Swords County Dublin
Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
Swords, Co. Dublin
Built around a period house and only a few minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport, this recently opened hotel enjoys a country setting and has already earned an enviable reputation for its friendly helpful staff and for good food, in both the b ...
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