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August in 2007. Finally, a trip to the Pavilion Theatre in Dun well worth a visit. The town of Saggart takes its name from an early
Laoghaire offers a great selection of theatre, dance, music, puppetry monastery founded by St. Sacru, of which a few cross relics survive in
and comedy. The theatre can be found across the road from the Dun the old graveyard. Newcastle is set in rolling rural countryside and is
Laoghaire DART Station. For information on performances, Tel: (01) fringed by the Grand Canal to the west. Brittas, which is situated in
231 2929. Make time to walk Dun Laoghaire Pier, from which you the far south west of Dublin County, is on the road to Blessington
can see the extraordinary little island of Ireland’s Eye, watch yachts Lakes and provides an excellent base from which to explore the forest
and cruisers cast off, and enjoy an ice cream. walks and scenic views in the Dublin hills. On the way you pass
Located on the Liffey, Lucan is a fast-growing town, which Knockannavea, with a cairn and standing stones, Seahan and Corrig
embraces its old village that features some fine examples of Georgian Mountain. For further information, visit
www.southdublin.ie.
architecture and a charming ivy-covered bridge. The famous
Strawberry Beds is a glorious valley located on the north side of the FINGAL – NORTH COUNTY DUBLIN
River Liffey, which was once a favourite haunt for Dubliners at the Derived from the Gaelic words “Fine Gall”, Fingal translates as
start of the century, including James Joyce, who spent many hours “territory of the fair haired stranger”. North of the Liffey, the Fingal
relaxing by the river. region extends from the Liffey Valley to the River Devlin. Under the
In South Dublin County, shopping facilities are second to none. The administration of Fingal County Council, this part of County Dublin is
Mill Centre is based on the site of Clondalkin’s old paper mill, while in rich in both natural and historic beauty. The wildfowl reserves of
Tallaght there is The Square with its breathtaking range of shops as well Broadmeadow in Malahide, at Rogerstown near Portrane, and at
as a 12-screen cinema. The Liffey Valley Shopping Centre opened in Baldoyle provide excellent bird-watching, especially during the winter
1998 and is further evidence of South Dublin’s strong shopping tradition. months. There are fine walking trails at Tolka Valley and Ward River
The Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham is well worth a visit. Formerly a Valley in Swords. Along the coast, a swathe of golden beaches runs
school run by the Irish Patriot, this building is now a museum tracing from Sutton to Balbriggan and on to the historic fishing village of
the history of the revolutionary Padraic Pearse and his brother William, Skerries, where you can visit Skerries Mills, comprising a restored
who were both executed after the 1916 Rising. In addition to a nature watermill, a five-sail windmill and a four-sail windmill.
study room with attractive displays on Ireland’s flora and fauna, there A favourite haunt for locals and tourists alike is Howth Peninsula,
is an audiovisual show entitled This Man Kept a School. The museum which lies at the northern tip of Dublin Bay and is about 15km from
is in the grounds of St. Enda’s Park, a truly charming place with central Dublin. Here you can sample the sea air and the best seafood
riverside walks, waterfall and walled garden. Opening hours vary with around. By car, follow the Clontarf Road around the north shore of the
the season, although the park is usually open during daylight hours. bay. More pleasantly, take the DART, which has its northern terminus
Tel: (01) 493 4208. at Howth. Howth is a major yachting centre with steep streets running
Finally, a visit to Rathfarnham Castle is a worthy trip. Recent down to the shoreline. The Howth Yacht Club is also worth a look –
research dates the castle back to 1583. Visitors can experience a refurbished in 2001, its shape curves around the marina. One of the
castle undergoing active conservation and catch glimpses of the many east coast’s main fishing ports, the pier is always alive with activity,
layers of the castle’s history. Tel: (01) 493 9462. and is the perfect place for purchasing the freshest of the day’s catch.
There are some other lovely towns in South Dublin County that are For those with a little more time to spend, a boat trip out to the rocky
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