Recommended Trips

Dedicated to the memory of Irish musician, folklore and music collector, Séamus Ennis, The Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre's objectives are to promote and develop music and the Arts on a local and regional basis.

We are continuing to develop a coastal walkway from the Dublin City to the County Meath borders along the Fingal coastline.

Choose from the list below to find out more about your local beach.

Balbriggan is situated in the north of Fingal and enjoys a seaside location. Ardgillan Castle is on the outskirts of the town and is a wonderful attraction to visit. Both can be easily reached by public transport or by car via the M1 Motorway.

Fingal is full of historical heritage sites and properties across the county. From Swords Castle to Newbridge House there are many different attractions to visit in Fingal.

Spending a morning in Swords, visiting the historic Swords Castle and the wonderful Ward River Valley Park, with a visit to the Pavilions Shopping Centre along the way.

St Macculin’s Church features a 9th century round tower, a 15th-century defensive tower and a 19th-century church

Balcarrick Beach is a long sandy beach, 3.4 km's long. It has a large area filled with sandy dunes and rock pools. The route for the coastal walk from Donabate to Portrane is displayed on boards at the Tower Bay Car Park and the Beach Car Park, Donabate.

Howth Castle, once home of the Gaisford-St Lawrence family for 800 years, is well worth a visit when you trip to Howth.

We are continuing to develop a coastal walkway from the Dublin City to the County Meath borders along the Fingal coastline.

Dublin 15 is blessed with a host of wonderful amenities that serve both the local residents and visitors. 

Easily accessible by rail, both DART and mainline, as well as being served by a good bus schedule, Malahide is a wonderful coastal village in Fingal, which is a popular destination for tourists.