Howth - X Marks the Scot

**cessna152towser** · #1 06-30-2006, 06:45 AM

The purpose of my trip to Ireland this week was a visit to the Irish National Transport Museum at Howth (pronounced Hoath), but I found it to be a picturesque and historic little town and thought I would share these pictures.

Parts of the 15th century castle are now ruins, while other parts have been restored as a private residence.

The Abbey ruins

Main Street, with one of Howth's fine churches.

Howth Harbour from the Martello Tower

Golf course in the Castle grounds - the island in the background is a bird sanctuary and is known as Ireland's Eye.

Tattoo Bradley · #2 06-30-2006, 07:21 AM

Beeeeeeeeeautiful

I long for the oppurtunity to visit the emerald isle.

Livingston · #3 06-30-2006, 07:28 AM

OK, now I'm really in trouble. My wife is of Irish descent, Lynch, and will want to go there if we ever get the chance to head to Scotland. Better get a larger penny jar

KiltedCodeWarrior · #4 06-30-2006, 07:33 AM

Great pics! The castle looks to be in good shape. Who lives in it?

Also, I like the fact that the restuarant in the 4th picture now offers outdoor seating. That is all I was waiting for before planning my trip!

**cessna152towser** · #5 06-30-2006, 07:42 AM

Who lives there?
Appears to be descendents of the original family
More info. here
http://www.darkisle.com/ireland/fort...wth/howth.html
Dublin is just half an hour's flight from Glasgow or Prestwick airports and fares are very cheap if booked in advance - Aer Lingus from Glasgow or Ryanair from Prestwick for the equivalent of around fifty dollars return, so you can come to Scotland and stay with P1M and fit in a day trip to Ireland during your stay!!

Kilted KT · #6 06-30-2006, 08:58 AM

I see you found my summer cottage in the first pic...is the maid keeping it up well?

Scott Gilmore · #7 06-30-2006, 09:30 AM

Beautiful pictures. Thanks much for posting them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livingston

... Better get a larger penny jar.

You and me both!

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

David Dalglish · #8 06-30-2006, 09:45 AM

Great pictures--Lovely place is Ireland--Keep them coming

GMan · #9 06-30-2006, 10:47 AM

Splendid shots! Thank You

starbkjrus · #10 06-30-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

snip... so you can come to Scotland and stay with P1M and fit in a day trip to Ireland during your stay!!

I've come to that conclusion myself while planning next year's trip. Can't come over and NOT at least take a day trip over to Ireland. Several Ferries too depart not far from P1M.

Nice pics.

have to save even more pennies. :rolleyes: