Howth (Irish: Beann adair) is a residental area in County Fingal (previously County Dublin) in the Republic of Ireland.
Originally a small fishing village, it now forms one of the northern termini of the DART suburban rail system. One of its more famous residents is Gay Byrne. The village of Howth spans most of the northern part of Howth Head and is connected to nearby Sutton via a narrow strip of land. In the past, Howth could become isolated from the mainland during stormy weather and high tides.
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Sutton is a residential suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is located about 12km from the city's center at the base of the Howth peninsula. It is a tombolo and connects Howth to the mainland (Howth used to be an island). It is surrounded by many beaches and is popular with golfers. Sutton is easily accessible from Dublin using the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) suburban rail system.
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Killiney Hill Park was opened in 1887 in honour of Queen Victoria's 50 years on the throne. The park boasts magnificent views of Dublin Bay, Killiney Bay, Bray Head and the mountain of Great Sugar Loaf (506 m), stretching from the Wicklow Mountains right across to Howth Head. Killiney is
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At the heart of Raheny lies the old settlement (today known as "The Village") of Ráth Éanna: the ringfort of Eanna, a local chief.
Local amenities include a small
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It is known for the Borderland dance hall and more recently for the fact that tourists like to stop and get their photo taken by the town sign.
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