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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.

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Aqua Restaurant

Howth, Co. Dublin

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Aqua Restaurant

Howth, Co. Dublin

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King Sitric Fish Restaurant & Accommodation

Howth, Co. Dublin

Café / Restaurant / Restaurant with Rooms

Named after an 11th century Norse King of Dublin who had close links with Howth, Aidan ...

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Gardens

Knockmore

Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Below a small Palladian house looking out to Dublin Bay, lie steep stone terraces, built in the nineteenth century. Hundred year old trees give the three acre garden a romantic setting. Here are many unusual features: a ...

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Golf

Woodbrook Golf Club

Bray, Co. Wicklow
Course Type: Parkland

Woodbrook Golf Club is a Peter McEvoy designed championship parkland golf course. Playing 6,868 yards from the back markers to a par of 72 it is considered to be a place of great beauty, bounded by unrivalled views of the Irish Sea on one side an ...

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Self Catering

The Merrion Mews & Stables

Dublin 2, Dublin City

Dublin’s only surviving intact example of Georgian Domestic architecture at No. 63 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2. This quaint and charming 18th Century holiday retreat in the heart of the city has been restored to its original charm. The Mew ...

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What's On

Howth Market - County Dublin - Sundays

Howth Fishermans and Farmers Market

Howth Harbour, County Dublin

Every Sunday 10am-4pm

What's Available:

GOURMET FOODS

Organic Fruit & Vegetables

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Tourist Attractions

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

Dublin 4, Dublin City

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium is Ireland's premier greyhound racing venue. 11 races on three nights a week. Top of the range facilities including restaurants, tote, bars, corporate suites etc. Races on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday night ...

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Wedding Venues

Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel

Dublin 4, Dublin City

Set in four acres of landscaped gardens with views across Dublin Bay to Howth Head, this is one of the capital’s finest hotels and has at its heart a listed building of charm and elegance. It makes a lovely setting for a wedding and, althou ...

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