Howth is a village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. The district as a whole occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay.
The Harbour lighthouse in Howth is an historic aid to navigation situated on the East pier of the harbour. It was built in the early 19th century to help guide shipping into the newly constructed harbour, which acted as the terminus for the packet service between Ireland and England.
Learn moreThe Baily Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the southeastern part of Howth Head in County Dublin, Ireland. It is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.
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Ocean kayaking is one of the most popular water-based adventure activities. If you are looking to join the growing kayak community come take a taster lesson and learn to kayak in Bray Harbour only 15 minutes outside of Dublin. No experience is necess...
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Bull Island, more properly North Bull Island, is an island located in Dublin Bay in Ireland, about 5 km long and 800 m wide, lying roughly parallel to the shore off Clontarf, Raheny, Kilbarrack, and facing Sutton.
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The Forty Foot is a promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay at Sandycove, County Dublin, Ireland, from which people have been swimming in the Irish Sea all year round for some 250 years.
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Hop in a kayak and escape the city for this fun trip along the Irish coastline from Bray towards Greystones. The Bray Head cliff walk is well known for its stunning path following a train line. The train line enters a mile long tunnel through the hil...
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Bullock Harbour or Bulloch Harbour is a small working harbour located near the heritage town of Dalkey on the southeast coast of Dublin Bay in Ireland.
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, located in Dublin's Docklands, covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries.
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Discover all the top highlights of Dublin on an exciting bike tour riding past famous tourist attractions, historic monuments, and secret spots loved by locals.
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The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
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Take a seat. Paddling is an ancient Hawaiian sport that promotes balance, fitness, and a lot of fun! The world's fastest-growing paddle sport right now. Beginning in the calm and sheltered waters of Bray Harbour, you will be surprised at how simple a...
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Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction. It is located off Dame Street in Dublin. Until 1922 it was the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland.
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Christ Church Cathedral, more formally The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the Church of Ireland.
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Try the newest activity at Bray Adventures, coasteering! This is by far the most adrenaline inducing adventure offered. Fifteen minutes away from the streets of Dublin you will find the beautiful, rugged coast of Bray. This coastline is the perfect c...
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Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. The area is bounded by the Liffey to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and Fishamble Street to the west.
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The Library of Trinity College Dublin serves Trinity College and the University of Dublin. It is a legal deposit or "copyright library", under which, publishers in Ireland must deposit a copy of all their publications there, without charge.
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Trinity College, officially the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research university located in Dublin, Ireland.
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⛰️ Cliff 🏖️ Sailing 🚣♂️ Kayak 🏞️ Loch 🏖️ Headland 🏖️ ShoreThe village of Howth, 30 minutes from Dublin city center, is a charming little fishing port at the entrance of a peninsula whose cliffs offer splendid walks. If you are looking for a bit of seclusion without being too far from civilization, this is the perfect place for you. It is also a paradise for bird lovers, fishermen, sea lovers, hikers and sailors.
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