What is recorded here
Howth Castle was built in the 15th century by the Talbot family, who were prominent Anglo-Norman lords in Ireland. It is important as a historic stronghold associated with the defense and administration of the eastern coast of County Dublin during the medieval period.
Places near here
Church (in ruins)Chapel · 88 yd
National Transport MuseumMuseum · 151 yd
Howth Castledemesne walls/gates/railings · 229 yd
Burial ground in Howth DemesneBurial ground · 260 yd
Claremont BeachBeach / strand · 545 yd
The Ready Boat PillarMonument · 562 yd
Howth Tourism Information KioskVisitor information · 676 yd
The Old CourthouseHeritage attraction · 679 yd
Wild Rhododendron GardensWood · 840 yd
George IV's footstepsMemorial · 1102 yd
Corr CastleCastle, tower house · 1162 yd
Howth Cliff WalkWalking route · 1246 ydOther information
Photo: O'Dea · CC BY-SA 4.0