escape to the sea at kelly's bay
Sightseeing
Skerries mills is a unique collection of two windmills and a water mill with associated mill pond, mill races and wetlands. This is an ideal place to visit on a day trip.
The Mill complex also houses the Watermill café and craft shop.
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Skerries Mills
Skerries mills is a unique collection of two windmills and a water mill with associated mill pond, mill races and wetlands. This is an ideal place to visit on a day trip.
The Mill complex also houses the Watermill café and craft shop.
This wonderful working harbour of fishing boats and leisure craft is must visit.
There are lots of bars restaurants and some shopping to be done in "Goat in the Boat".
Don't forget to climb to the top of the pole and make a wish.
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Skerries Harbour
19 The SquareThis wonderful working harbour of fishing boats and leisure craft is must visit.
There are lots of bars restaurants and some shopping to be done in "Goat in the Boat".
Don't forget to climb to the top of the pole and make a wish.
This 27 meter high Round Tower built in the 8th or 9th century is flanked by a medieval belfry which was built in the 12 century.
The monastery was founded in the 5th century by St Maccullin and also associated with St Maurus.
Visits can be organised.
Lusk Round Tower
This 27 meter high Round Tower built in the 8th or 9th century is flanked by a medieval belfry which was built in the 12 century.
The monastery was founded in the 5th century by St Maccullin and also associated with St Maurus.
Visits can be organised.
Although referred to as a Castle, the residence at Ardgillan is a large country-styled house with castellated embellishments. Originally named “Prospect House”, the central section was built in 1738 by Robert Taylor, with the west and east wings added in the late 1800s.
Initially the site was heavily wooded, the name Ardgillan being derived from the Irish “Ard Choill” meaning High Wood. It was cleared out by service soldiers and itinerant workers in return for one penny a day, sleeping accommodation and one meal.
The house consists of two storeys over a basement which extends out under the lawns on the southern side of the building. When occupied, the ground and first floors were the living accommodations while the west and east wings were servants’ quarters and estate offices. The basement comprised of the service floor, the kitchen and stores.
The Castle has now been restored and the ground floor rooms and kitchens are open to visitors for guided tours.
ardgillan.castle@fingal.ie
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Ardgillan kastali og Demesne
Although referred to as a Castle, the residence at Ardgillan is a large country-styled house with castellated embellishments. Originally named “Prospect House”, the central section was built in 1738 by Robert Taylor, with the west and east wings added in the late 1800s.
Initially the site was heavily wooded, the name Ardgillan being derived from the Irish “Ard Choill” meaning High Wood. It was cleared out by service soldiers and itinerant workers in return for one penny a day, sleeping accommodation and one meal.
The house consists of two storeys over a basement which extends out under the lawns on the southern side of the building. When occupied, the ground and first floors were the living accommodations while the west and east wings were servants’ quarters and estate offices. The basement comprised of the service floor, the kitchen and stores.
The Castle has now been restored and the ground floor rooms and kitchens are open to visitors for guided tours.
ardgillan.castle@fingal.ie
A hidden gem in rural Fingal.
Step back in time and enjoy art, furniture and stories of times past in Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion and estate, nestled among the wildflower meadows of Newbridge Demesne.
Built to the design of James Gibbs in 1747 for the then Archbishop of Dublin, Charles Cobbe, the house has passed from generation to generation of the Cobbe family. The interiors, from the Red Drawing Room to the Cabinet of Curiosities, are remarkably complete and amongst the best preserved in Ireland.
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Newbridge House & Farm
Hearse RoadA hidden gem in rural Fingal.
Step back in time and enjoy art, furniture and stories of times past in Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion and estate, nestled among the wildflower meadows of Newbridge Demesne.
Built to the design of James Gibbs in 1747 for the then Archbishop of Dublin, Charles Cobbe, the house has passed from generation to generation of the Cobbe family. The interiors, from the Red Drawing Room to the Cabinet of Curiosities, are remarkably complete and amongst the best preserved in Ireland.
A magnificent medieval castle with a dramatic 800-year heritage.
Setting down roots in the medieval era, generations of the Talbot family called Malahide Castle home. Hear their stories, see the rooms where they lived and explore the surrounding 260 acres of lush parkland.
A magnificent fortress with a long and dramatic history.
King Henry II gifted Richard Talbot the lands and harbour of Malahide for his services to the crown in 1185. From that point on, the Talbot family became intertwined with Malahide’s history and development.
Discover the political and social upheavals that shaped the castle and the Talbot family over the course of centuries.
The original stronghold built on the lands was a wooden fortress but this was eventually superseded by a stone structure on the site of the current Malahide Castle. Over the centuries, rooms and fortifications were added, modified and strengthened until the castle took on its current form.
The Talbots are reputed to have been a diplomatic family and during the eight centuries between 1185 and the 1970s, their tenure at Malahide Castle was broken for only a brief interlude between 1649 and 1660 when their lands were seized by Cromwellian soldiers and the castle was occupied by Myles Corbet, Lord Chief Baron of Ireland.
The final Baron de Malahide, Lord Milo Talbot, lived in the castle until his death in 1973. His sister Rose inherited the estate and subsequently sold it to the Irish State in 1975. Since then, Malahide Castle has continued to play an important part in Ireland’s political and social landscape, hosting international leaders and summits, and welcoming thousands of local and international visitors each year.
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Malahide kastali og garðar
Back RoadA magnificent medieval castle with a dramatic 800-year heritage.
Setting down roots in the medieval era, generations of the Talbot family called Malahide Castle home. Hear their stories, see the rooms where they lived and explore the surrounding 260 acres of lush parkland.
A magnificent fortress with a long and dramatic history.
King Henry II gifted Richard Talbot the lands and harbour of Malahide for his services to the crown in 1185. From that point on, the Talbot family became intertwined with Malahide’s history and development.
Discover the political and social upheavals that shaped the castle and the Talbot family over the course of centuries.
The original stronghold built on the lands was a wooden fortress but this was eventually superseded by a stone structure on the site of the current Malahide Castle. Over the centuries, rooms and fortifications were added, modified and strengthened until the castle took on its current form.
The Talbots are reputed to have been a diplomatic family and during the eight centuries between 1185 and the 1970s, their tenure at Malahide Castle was broken for only a brief interlude between 1649 and 1660 when their lands were seized by Cromwellian soldiers and the castle was occupied by Myles Corbet, Lord Chief Baron of Ireland.
The final Baron de Malahide, Lord Milo Talbot, lived in the castle until his death in 1973. His sister Rose inherited the estate and subsequently sold it to the Irish State in 1975. Since then, Malahide Castle has continued to play an important part in Ireland’s political and social landscape, hosting international leaders and summits, and welcoming thousands of local and international visitors each year.
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East.
A passage measuring 19 meters (21 yards) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun at the Winter Solstice.
Newgrange is surrounded by 97 large stones called kerbstones some of which are engraved with megalithic art; the most striking is the entrance stone.
Access to the Newgrange monument is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre.
Newgrange is a Stone Age (Neolithic) monument in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, it is the jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East. Newgrange was constructed about 5,200 years ago (3,200 B.C.) which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Newgrange is a large circular mound 85 meters (93 yards) in diameter and 13.5 meters (15 yards) high with a 19 meter (21 yard) stone passageway and chambers inside. The mound is ringed by 97 large kerbstones, some of which are engraved with symbols called megalithic art.
Newgrange was built by a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley. Knowth and Dowth are similar mounds that together with Newgrange have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, however Newgrange is now recognised to be much more than a passage tomb. Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance, much as present day cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries may be laid to rest.
Newgrange is a large kidney shaped mound covering an area of over one acre, retained at the base by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 meter long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. The amount of time and labour invested in construction of Newgrange suggests a well-organized society with specialised groups responsible for different aspects of construction.
Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as Brú na Bóinne. The other two principal monuments are Knowth (the largest) and Dowth, but throughout the area there are as many as 35 smaller mounds.
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Newgrange
Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East.
A passage measuring 19 meters (21 yards) leads into a chamber with 3 alcoves. The passage and chamber are aligned with the rising sun at the Winter Solstice.
Newgrange is surrounded by 97 large stones called kerbstones some of which are engraved with megalithic art; the most striking is the entrance stone.
Access to the Newgrange monument is via the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre.
Newgrange is a Stone Age (Neolithic) monument in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, it is the jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East. Newgrange was constructed about 5,200 years ago (3,200 B.C.) which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Newgrange is a large circular mound 85 meters (93 yards) in diameter and 13.5 meters (15 yards) high with a 19 meter (21 yard) stone passageway and chambers inside. The mound is ringed by 97 large kerbstones, some of which are engraved with symbols called megalithic art.
Newgrange was built by a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley. Knowth and Dowth are similar mounds that together with Newgrange have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, however Newgrange is now recognised to be much more than a passage tomb. Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance, much as present day cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries may be laid to rest.
Newgrange is a large kidney shaped mound covering an area of over one acre, retained at the base by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 meter long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. The amount of time and labour invested in construction of Newgrange suggests a well-organized society with specialised groups responsible for different aspects of construction.
Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments built along a bend of the River Boyne known collectively as Brú na Bóinne. The other two principal monuments are Knowth (the largest) and Dowth, but throughout the area there are as many as 35 smaller mounds.
Food scene
Set in the picturesque seaside village of Skerries, Blue Bar hits the spot for casual dining, a lively night out with friends, after work cocktails or just wasting the weekend away!
With the only west facing harbour on the east coast of Ireland, you can enjoy fabulous sunset views from the patio deck, or stay until late on Saturday's with a live DJ in the Blue Room!
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Blue Bar
25 Harbour RdSet in the picturesque seaside village of Skerries, Blue Bar hits the spot for casual dining, a lively night out with friends, after work cocktails or just wasting the weekend away!
With the only west facing harbour on the east coast of Ireland, you can enjoy fabulous sunset views from the patio deck, or stay until late on Saturday's with a live DJ in the Blue Room!
Stoop Your Head is a family run Skerries Restaurant and Bar located on a small fishing harbour in the coastal town of Skerries County Dublin. We have been serving the finest quality food for over 20 years in the most stunning location along the East coast of Ireland. We have won numerous awards for our fish dishes but also have a wide selection on our menu to suit every pallet.
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Stoop Your Head
19 Harbour Rd
Stoop Your Head is a family run Skerries Restaurant and Bar located on a small fishing harbour in the coastal town of Skerries County Dublin. We have been serving the finest quality food for over 20 years in the most stunning location along the East coast of Ireland. We have won numerous awards for our fish dishes but also have a wide selection on our menu to suit every pallet.
Tapas restaurant with breathtaking views of the Skerries harbour. Great place to relax and unwind after a long day.We specialize in wide selection of delicious freshly homemade tapas, steaks, salads and seafood delivered daily.
The Brick House
24 Harbour RdTapas restaurant with breathtaking views of the Skerries harbour. Great place to relax and unwind after a long day.We specialize in wide selection of delicious freshly homemade tapas, steaks, salads and seafood delivered daily.
What began has a tiny little shop on Skerries harbour, has grown to an ice cream production facility (Stamullen) & a retro dessert parlour (Scotch Hall Drogheda). We provide deluxe ice-cream, crêpes, milkshakes, desserts & lots of yummy treats! x
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Storm in a Tea Cup
Harbour RoadWhat began has a tiny little shop on Skerries harbour, has grown to an ice cream production facility (Stamullen) & a retro dessert parlour (Scotch Hall Drogheda). We provide deluxe ice-cream, crêpes, milkshakes, desserts & lots of yummy treats! x