The seaside town with secret beaches, cliff walk with incredible views and castle – just minutes from Dublin city centre
Keen golfers also have the choice of two excellent courses. Howth Golf Club is set on the hills of the headland, while the public Deer Park Golf Course is right by Howth Castle.There is plenty on offer for those interested in history, as the town is home to one of Ireland's most eccentric museums.
Howth is also home to the National Transport Museum, with rare and unique vehicles on display, like a fire engine from 1883 and a replica Dublin tram.Legend has it that on August 10, the feast day of St Lawrence, Almeric won a victory which secured him possession of the Howth peninsula. As a gesture of gratitude, he is said to have taken the name of St Lawrence.
The paintings also on display include portraits by Watts, Lavery, Hudson, Grant and Ferneley, and one of few portraits of Jonathan Swift, depicted by Francis Bindon.Howth is home to a number of impressive beaches, including Red Rock, Claremont, Balscadden Bay and one final mysterious beach.If you're taking on the longest trail of the Howth Cliff Walk, then you're bound to come across this spectacular beach.
The hidden beach in Howth is most certainly Instagramable, but visitors are warned of the dangers posed by the small beauty.
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