James Joyce’ Ulysses & Howth Head
Howth has and hopefully always will be a source of inspiration and creativity for those that find themselves drawn here. This we can say because of the extensive list of famous visitors that have made it so. We’re lucky in that our location does not entice a niche audience – because we’ve found that it’s popular among musicians, writers and artists
A Celebration of Ireland’s Food and Drink | Day One
Over the last two days, we were lucky enough to be invited to Airfield Estate to participate in Fáilte Ireland’s ‘taste of place’ programme. It strives to demonstrate how powerful food and drink can be and how what we consume can communicate a unique sense of place. Local cuisine provides a direct connection to its people, the history of its region and
Howth and W. B. Yeats
Unknown to a lot of people, even some residents, this small seaside village was once home to William Butler Yeats. An undeniably prolific poet and perhaps one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Before moving back to Ireland, W. B Yeats and his family had moved to the English countryside in an attempt to propel his father's career
Have a Gawk from the Cliff Walk
If there’s one thing the Howth locals don’t take advantage of, it’s the scenic views that are on offer. The most popular one being the cliff walk. The trail itself starts at the East pier and begins to ascend at the King Sitric restaurant, following the northern coastline of the peninsula. As you pass Howth’s Literary Hub and come across
Discover Howth Castle and Estate
Howth Castle is the ancestral home of the St’ Lawrence family. Records show that the castle and its estate have been ruled by the St. Lawrence name since the 15th century, however it can be said that ownership extends all the way back to the 12th century. The original castle was built on the current site back in 1235, however the oldest elements