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Howth

A fishing village on a headland north of the city, with seals in the harbor and a dramatic cliff walk.

Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
Howth, County DublinDirections
Getting There
The DART train to Howth, about 30 minutes.

Why Go

The harbor is lined with fish shops and seafood restaurants, and seals wait for scraps. The Cliff Path loops around the headland with views of the Irish Sea.

It's 30 minutes from the center by the DART train.

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