Howth Abbey, St. Marys
Sigtrygg, King of Dublin, founded the first church here in 1042. When this church was amalgamated with another on Ireland's Eye in 1235, it was re-founded by Luke, Archbishop of Dublin. Much of the present church dates . . . — — Map (db m27205) HM
On Harbour Road (Road 105) at West Pier Entrance, on the left when traveling east on Harbour Road.
A Fishing Village
References to the fishing industry in Howth can be found from the twelfth century, although in the seventeenth century the port was also known in the area as a base for pirates roaming Dublin Bay. In Elizabethan times a . . . — — Map (db m27057) HM
The monument was erected by
The Howth Fishermens Association
and commemorated the lives
of all persons lost at sea,
no matter where or no matter how.
[Representative memorial plaques follow]
Fishermen
Brian Faherty and . . . — — Map (db m26806) HM
Howth from Old Norse Hofuth (a promontory);
Binn Éadair (the hill of Éadar) is the Irish name.
This church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, was collegiate; that is, it was served by a college or community of . . . — — Map (db m27183) HM
On Harbour Road (Road 105) 0.05 kilometers west of Abbey Street (Road 105), on the right when traveling east.
Sixth President of the
International Olympic Committee
1972 - 1980
President of the
Olympic Council of Ireland
1950 - 1973
This commemorative bronze bust was unveiled by
Dr. Jacques Rogge
Eight[h] President of the . . . — — Map (db m27050) HM
On Harbour Road (Road 105) at West Pier, on the left when traveling east on Harbour Road.
Seeing the meaning
When viewing a piece of sculpture one can see many different layers of meaning. The clues given here are only the first layer of meaning and are meant only as a gateway through which you can go on your way to see meanings . . . — — Map (db m25301) HM
On Church Road (R124) at Main Street / The Mall (R106), on the left when traveling south on Church Road (R124).
[Excerpt from marker]
History
There has been a settlement at Malahide (Mullach Íde in Gaelige meaning the Hill of the Hydes) since ancient times. The Vikings landed in 795 AD and the Danes were settled here from 897 AD. In 1185 the . . . — — Map (db m72714) HM
On Strand Road (Road 106) 0.3 kilometers south of Wendell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This sculpture celebrates Portmarnock's unique role in world aviation history. This beach, known as the Velvet Strand, was used as a runway for the first successful East-West Transatlantic flight, on 24th June 1930.
After a gruelling 33 hours . . . — — Map (db m25788) HM
On Strand Road (Road 106) 0.3 kilometers south of Wendell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
What's in a name?
Portmarnock is names after St Marnock, a prominent missionary who founded a church in the area.
The Velvet Strand and Aviation History
It was from the Velvet Strand, on 24th of June 1930, that the famous Australian . . . — — Map (db m83440) HM
