"Howth and Malahide: Great Dublin Day Trips" Top 5 Page for this destination Howth by acemj

Howth Travel Guide: 184 reviews and 587 photos

Hospitable people, not weather

I was planning to go to Howth anyways, but after a VT meeting the night before, Peter (VT member Kili99) was gracious enough to offer to show me around himself. There's nothing like a local tour guide!! I would have missed Malahide, if not for Peter, but you don't have to. I discovered later that visiting both Howth and Malahide in one day is an easy day trip.

Both are small coastal towns. Howth is most known for its seafood and its rugged peninsula which culminates at Howth Head in a splash of wave and cliff and a majestic lighthouse. Malahide is known most notably for its castle, well worth a visit for castle lovers, history buffs or eager VT members with some extra film to burn.

Thanks, Peter!!

my tour guide, peter

Despite some wet weather, it was great to break away from the bustle of Dublin City and visit the outer reaches of Dublin's north county. And a special thanks to Peter for your hospitality, a great lunch and even a brief Irish lesson.

Go raibh míle maith agat!

Last visit to Howth: May 2003
Intro Updated Jun 1, 2003
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Reviews (18)

The grounds Things to Do (7)

The castle sits on 250 lush, green acres of land and I couldn't get over how vibrant the green was. It really makes the... more travel advice

A few things to remember . . . What to Pack (1)

Bring some wind gear because the wind blows hard at Howth Head. You'll be able to get some great photos at Howth and... more travel advice

By boat! Transportation (4)

I'm sure you could hire a boat!! Now that would be the way to arrive at a luncheon at King Sitric, wouldn't it?!! more travel advice

Interesting rock formations Things to Do (7)

Down by the pier, I noticed these interesting rock formations at Howth. It's a mere taste of what I imagine the west... more travel advice

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Restaurants (2)
See All Good ice cream

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Don't get blown over!
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sim1 Apr 22, 2006 at 12:32 PM

I would love to visit Ireland! The idea of rain always stopped me though.... but maybe is is time to change my mind about that :-)
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XtravelloverX Mar 28, 2006 at 8:01 PM

Visiting both Howth and Malahide in a day is great, especially if you start out early. Gotta love the DART!!! :o)
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iNorv9 Feb 19, 2006 at 10:16 AM

Thanks for the helpful hints about Howth.... think I might check it out myself now.
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ettenaj Nov 13, 2004 at 7:09 AM

Really glad you enjoyed your trip to beautiful Ireland dispite the weather, maybe next time you go the sun will shine :-))
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skye820 May 30, 2004 at 2:29 PM

Lovely travelogue!
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irisbe Apr 8, 2004 at 10:37 PM

Nice page :-) It is of importance to know how the name of a place is pronounced when you should get lost `-) Or you might end up somewhere completely different!
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hevbell Mar 7, 2004 at 12:55 AM

looks like a great day trip from dublin! Will have to go next time I am there :)
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matcrazy1 Jan 27, 2004 at 6:22 AM

Very interesting tips and page! Thanks for sharing!
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Bwana_Brown Jan 17, 2004 at 11:58 AM

An excellent page with great tips and photos! I wish that I had known that these two great attractions were so close to Dublin. Too bad about the Talbot family - but very interesting!
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micas_pt Oct 12, 2003 at 5:13 AM

Beautiful places!! I guess will try and visit them while i'm staying in Dublin.