This area is listed as a national Wildfowl Sanctuary, a Ramsar Convention site, a Biogenetic Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve and a SAOO site.

Protected under the Howth SAAO, the Howth Peninsula includes a total land area of 547 hectares encompassing Ireland’s Eye (28 hectares),

Baldoyle Bay extends from Howth’s West Pier to Portmarnock village and is a fiercely protected conservation area due to the Brent Geese that live here.

Ireland’s Eye is located to the north of Howth Harbour and can be reached by boat from the East Pier. 28 hectares in size