Howth / Binn Eadair

Howth / Binn Eadair is a vibrant and beautiful fishing village situated on the scenic Howth Peninsula. As well as the locals Howth plays host to captivated visitors all year round. Howth is situated just 10 miles north of Dublin city center and 5 miles from Dublin airport.

The Howth Peninsula with its picturesque harbour and lighthouses, beaches, walks, martello towers and portal tomb possesses some of the finest scenery in Ireland with magnificent panoramas over Dublin Bay.

For more information on the area and a comprehensive guide to all things Howth please visit www.howthismagic.com.

'The finest view west of Naples' ­ is how H.G. Wells described the vista enjoyed from the Ben of Howth looking southward along Ireland's east coast.

Ireland's Eye empty and solitary with its everchanging hues guards the entrance to the harbour.

Howth takes its name from the Norse hofuth meaning a head which the Danes christened the area. The earlier gaelic name Binn Eadair translates as the hill of Edar a chieftain of The Tuatha De Danaan Ireland's legendary people.