A Fingal classic Malahide
Malahide Castle & Demesne
Castle stories and gardens, with village discoveries close by.
- Castle tours
- Gardens
- Heritage
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Heritage, landmarks and local places to explore at your own pace.
Start with our featured picks, chosen for their visitor experience, local character and current visitor information. Follow your curiosity and find your own Fingal favourite.
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A family day out Donabate
Newbridge House & Demesne
Explore a Georgian house, a working farm and the surrounding parkland.
- House tours
- Working farm
- Parkland
Gardens by the coast Balbriggan
Ardgillan Castle & Demesne
Castle interiors, colourful gardens and parkland overlooking the Irish Sea.
- Castle
- Gardens
- Coastal parkland
Stories in the sails Skerries
Skerries Mills
Discover the windmills and watermill, then pause at the Watermill Café.
- Windmills
- Guided tours
- Café
History at the heart of town Swords
Swords Castle
Explore a medieval castle and town park in the heart of Swords.
- Castle
- Town park
- Heritage
Things to doLusk
Lusk Round Tower
Within the Lusk Heritage Center, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the famous, 9th century round tower, a medieval-era belfry, as well…
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Things to doSwords
Swords Round Tower
The Swords Round Tower is the last remaining relic of the medieval church it was formerly attached to. Travelers who are interested in…
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St. Doulagh's Church
This 12th century structure shows strong Saxon influences. Featuring seven individual apartments, as well as a “leper's window” designed to enable afflicted individuals…
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House & FarmDonate Golf
Newbridge Traditional Farm
This 19th century farm was largely self-sustaining, featuring an extensive collection of crops, animals and skilled labourers.
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Coast & natureHowth
Baldoyle Bay
Baldoyle Bay extends from Howth’s West Pier to Portmarnock village and is a fiercely protected conservation area due to the Brent Geese that…
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Coast & natureSwords
Broadmeadow Estuary
A fine example of an estuarine system, the Broadmeadow Estuary offers feeding and roosting areas for a wide range of waterfowl.
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Coast & natureHowth
Bull Island SPA
This area is listed as a national Wildfowl Sanctuary, a Ramsar Convention site, a Biogenetic Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve and a SAOO site.
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