Howth Head
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About
Howth Head is a hilly peninsula in Howth, north of Dublin, with Howth village and harbour on its northeastern shore.
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Why go
- Baily Lighthouse stands on the peninsula’s southeastern tip.
- Walk the Cliff Walk or Cliff Path Closed Loop.
- On clear days, see Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains from the headland.
What you see
- The stone cairn near Howth’s highest point looks toward the Wicklow Mountains, with central Dublin in the foreground on clear days.
Shorts
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Dublin Bay and Howth Head.Dominic Preston - VLog
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Experience the BREATHTAKING Views of Howth Head in Dublin!Explore with Phill
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Howth Head, DublinNiall O'Sullivan Photography
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Escape to Howth Head: Ireland's Hidden GemVIP Trip Deals
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Howth Head. Dublin.HayBob
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Edge of the world feels from Howth Head – nature at its dramatic bestRoaming with Jinjin
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Howth Head PeakNikola Grandy
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Two free fireworks shows this New Year’s Eve 🎇Head to Howth or Dún La…Locanter
History
People had occupied Howth Head since at least the 3rd millennium BC. A dolmen dating to about 2200 BC and the portal tomb Aideen’s Grave, also called Finn mac Cools Quoit, remain part of its archaeological record. The St. The Eire Sign above the cliffs was uncovered in a 1982 wildfire and restored between 2019 and 2021.
- 3rd millennium BCPeople had occupied the peninsula by this time; it also contains a dolmen dating to about 2200 BC.
- late 1100s–20th centuryThe Norman St. Lawrence family owned most of the headland.
- 19th centuryElectric tramlines made the hill more accessible.
- 1982A brush-covered inscription above the cliffs was uncovered during a wildfire.
- 2019–2021A local volunteer group restored the Eire Sign to its original condition.
How to get there
- TrainHowth is a northern terminal station on the DART system.
- BusDublin Bus routes serve the headland.
- CarRoads reach most parts of the headland.
- On footSome parts of the headland are accessible only by footpaths.
Sources: Howth Head - Wikipedia · Howth Head - Wikipedia · Howth Head - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026
Where
Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Questions and answers
How do you get to Howth Head from Dublin?
Take the DART to Howth, a northern terminal station. Dublin Bus routes also serve the headland.
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