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Howth Head - County Dublin - Howth
Howth Head - County Dublin
JUST OUTSIDE DUBLIN

The small harbour town of Howth, in North County Dublin 15kms from the city centre, is as famous for its fresh fish as it is for the craggy hill which towers above the town and dominates Dublin Bay. Howth is a peninsula - linked to the mainland by a narrow spit of land. The name Howth is derived from the Danish word 'hoved' which means head.

The small town is dominated by the large fishing port and has some interesting buildings from the 14th century onwards.
A spectacular cliff top walk exists from Howth to neighbouring Sutton overlooking Dublin bay and is worth the effort. Along the walk can be seen the Bailey Lighthouse and Journey's End.

Bailey Lighthouse - County Dublin - Howth

Bailey Lighthouse - County Dublin

With the Bailey Lighthouse at my back - Howth

With the Bailey Lighthouse at my back

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  • Pros:lovely town and magnificent view
  • Cons:ideal for a walk on a sunny day
  • Last visit to Howth: May 2003
  • Intro Updated Jan 30, 2006
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