Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Howth (Ireland). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Howth Lighthouse, Carrickbrack Road, and Baily Lighthouse. Also, be sure to include St Mary’s Church of Ireland in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Howth (Dublin).
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Howth Lighthouse
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. In 1982 it was decommissioned and replaced by a modern pole light on an adjacent extension of the pier.[1]
Carrickbrack Road
Road in Dublin, Ireland. Carrickbrack Road is a road in Dublin, Ireland, a constituent part of the R105 Regional Road. It leads east-southeast from Sutton Creek around the southern part of Howth Head, up to the eastern part of the headland near Howth Summit, to Thormanby Road. It is the main thoroughfare through the southern part of the headland. Greenfield Road links it to Sutton Cross. Howth Golf Club is located on it, as are Bellingham’s farm, Howth Celtic Football Club, St. Fintan's Cemetery, St. Fintan's National School and various private residences.
The road is named after Carrickbrack Rock (Carraig Breac, "speckled stone"), a peak in the south end of Howth. It is crossed by small streams.
Until its abolition in 1959, the Howth Tram ran along Carrickbrack Road on its way to Howth Summit.[2]
Baily Lighthouse
St Mary’s Church of Ireland
West Pier Art Studio
Museum
Address: 1 West Pier, Howth (Northside)