Sheelagh’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadHowth Castle
Howth CastleHowth Harbour
Very well known historical and scenic area. Well worth the journey. Bring a picnic and eat by the lake.
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Very well known historical and scenic area. Well worth the journey. Bring a picnic and eat by the lake.
Temple Bar
Food scene
Nicest places we've visited recently.
Déjà Vu
19 Old StPortmarnock Hotel And Golf Links
Strand RoadIl Panorama Cafe
Strand RoadBeshoff Bros Malahide
26 New StO'Connells Pub & Restaurant
East PierThe Oar House
13 W PierThe House Restaurant
4 Main StWallace’s Taverna
24 Bloom LnGuinness Storehouse
Neighborhoods
Fishing port and yacht marina with a nearby Castle and wonderful walks around the headland. Great eateries from humble fish and chips to fine dining. Lots of pubs with good atmosphere. Try the Harbour Bar at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Frequented mostly by locals and slightly off the usual tourist trail. Fantastic walks along the East pier out to the lighthouse with views to Ireland's Eye island. The West pier hosts a number of fish restaurants and some playful seals in the harbour.
417 locals recommend
Howth
Fishing port and yacht marina with a nearby Castle and wonderful walks around the headland. Great eateries from humble fish and chips to fine dining. Lots of pubs with good atmosphere. Try the Harbour Bar at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Frequented mostly by locals and slightly off the usual tourist trail. Fantastic walks along the East pier out to the lighthouse with views to Ireland's Eye island. The West pier hosts a number of fish restaurants and some playful seals in the harbour.
Malahide Castle park with large playground and lovely walks through the gardens. Great cafes and restaurants in Malahide village. Seafront walk through to Portmarnock.
96 locals recommend
Malahide
Malahide Castle park with large playground and lovely walks through the gardens. Great cafes and restaurants in Malahide village. Seafront walk through to Portmarnock.
Fantastic day out especially for families as there is a farm with animals to view and learn about. Beautiful walks through the woods. Accessible from Donabate train station only one stop from Malahide on the Drogheda line.
15 locals recommend
Newbridge House
Fantastic day out especially for families as there is a farm with animals to view and learn about. Beautiful walks through the woods. Accessible from Donabate train station only one stop from Malahide on the Drogheda line.
Lovely old seaside village - look for the Stoop Your Head restaurant on the harbour road.
34 locals recommend
Skerries
Lovely old seaside village - look for the Stoop Your Head restaurant on the harbour road.
Grafton Street
Grafton StreetBuskers galore and high end shopping!
Culture and History
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestNational Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
35A Kildare StRHA Gallery (Royal Hibernian Academy)
15 Ely PlGPO Witness History Visitor Centre
O'Connell Street LowerDublin Castle
Dame StreetDublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthChester Beatty
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadThe Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenNational Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street Upper