Things to Do

Things to Do in Howth

There are 47 attractions in Howth. Kilmainham Gaol, former dublin prison now a history museum, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Kilmainham Gaol
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Kilmainham Gaol
Former Dublin prison now a history museum
Museum
Guinness Storehouse
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Guinness Storehouse
Interactive museum about Guinness brewing history
Amusement Park
Dublin Zoo
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Dublin Zoo
Large city zoo in Phoenix Park, Dublin
Zoo
National Museum of Ireland
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National Museum of Ireland
Ireland's national museum preserving archaeology and cultural collections
Museum
James Joyce Tower and Museum
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James Joyce Tower and Museum
Georgian Martello tower housing James Joyce memorabilia
Museum
Aviva Stadium
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Aviva Stadium
Modern Dublin stadium hosting rugby and football
Stadium
Croke Park
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Croke Park
Large Dublin stadium, primary venue for Gaelic games
Park
Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle
Historic castle complex in Dublin with government offices
Castle
Wicklow Mountains
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Wicklow Mountains
Granite mountain range south of Dublin, scenic highlands
Mountains
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
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St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
Large Gothic cathedral and national Church of Ireland
Church
Spire of Dublin
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Spire of Dublin
Tall stainless-steel monument on O'Connell Street
Monument
Leinster House
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Leinster House
Georgian townhouse housing Ireland's parliament, the Oireachtas
Palace
National Gallery of Ireland
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National Gallery of Ireland
Dublin national gallery displaying Irish and European art
Museum
Phoenix Park
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Phoenix Park
Large Dublin park featuring the zoo and presidential residence
Park
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Medieval Dublin cathedral and historic Anglican church
Church
St Stephen's Green
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St Stephen's Green
Central Dublin public park with ponds and monuments
Park
Chester Beatty Library
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Chester Beatty Library
Dublin museum housing rare manuscripts and artworks
Museum
Irish Museum of Modern Art
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Irish Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary art museum housed in the Royal Hospital
Museum
Lansdowne Road
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Lansdowne Road
Historic Dublin stadium formerly hosting rugby and football
Stadium
Nelson's Pillar
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Nelson's Pillar
Former Dublin monument commemorating Admiral Nelson; destroyed 1966
Monument
Kippure
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Kippure
Mountain near Dublin with telecommunications mast and trails
Mountain
Lambay Island
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Lambay Island
Privately owned island near Dublin with wildlife reserve
Island
Bray Head
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Bray Head
Prominent coastal headland near Bray with ocean views
Cape
Irelands Eye
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Irelands Eye
Small offshore island with seabird colonies and lighthouse
Island
St Mary's Cathedral
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St Mary's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Dublin serving as archdiocesan seat
Religious Site
Ashtown Castle
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Ashtown Castle
Medieval tower house in Dublin's Phoenix Park
Castle
Dublin Mosque
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Dublin Mosque
Central Dublin mosque serving Muslim community and cultural events
Mosque
Malahide Castle
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Malahide Castle
Historic Irish castle with extensive gardens and grounds
Castle
Merrion Square
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Merrion Square
Georgian Dublin park square featuring historic townhouses
Plaza
Mullaghcleevaun
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Mullaghcleevaun
Wicklow Mountains peak with exposed granite slopes
Mountain
RDS Arena
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RDS Arena
Large Dublin arena hosting concerts and sporting events
Stadium
Great Sugar Loaf
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Great Sugar Loaf
Conical hill near Dublin popular with hikers
Mountain
Manderley Castle
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Manderley Castle
Historic Irish manor house in Leinster
Castle
Rathfarnham Castle
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Rathfarnham Castle
16th-century tower house and historic Dublin estate
Castle
Swords Castle
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Swords Castle
Norman-era castle and civic museum near Dublin
Castle
College Green, Dublin
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College Green, Dublin
Lawned public space opposite Trinity College in Dublin
Plaza
Dalkey Island
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Dalkey Island
Small Irish island with medieval ruins and seals
Island
Djouce
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Djouce
Popular Wicklow mountain for hiking and views
Mountain
Dublinia
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Dublinia
Interactive Viking and medieval Dublin history museum
Museum
Hugh Lane Gallery
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Hugh Lane Gallery
Dublin modern art gallery housing portrait and contemporary works
Museum
Three Rock Mountain
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Three Rock Mountain
Prominent Dublin Mountains peak with ancient standing stones
Mountain
Wicklow Head
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Wicklow Head
Prominent headland with lighthouse on Ireland's east coast
Cape
Lough Dan
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Lough Dan
Glacial lake in Wicklow Mountains, scenic valley
Lake
Lough Tay
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Lough Tay
Scenic lake in Wicklow famed for dark waters
Lake
Saint Anne's Park
45
Saint Anne's Park
Large public park with formal gardens and sports facilities
Park
Fourknocks Passage Tomb
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Fourknocks Passage Tomb
Neolithic passage tomb with chambered burial mound
Tomb
National Wax Museum Plus
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National Wax Museum Plus
Wax museum featuring historical and celebrity figures
Museum