Malahide Castle is a beautiful property of land that was owned by the Talbot family for 800 years. While there I was able to get a tour of the castle and then have some free time to stroll around the grounds and soak up the sun.
View of the castle from the front
Front lawn that goes on forever
After that, I had some free time in the beautiful fishing village of Howth. I started off by going to the local food market where I was able to pick up some fresh seafood for lunch and other local foods that the vendors were selling. I then walked down one of the piers and found one of my favorite spots in Ireland. It was very beautiful there just looking out over the water and seeing Howth Lighthouse, Ireland's Eye (island), and very faintly Wales. There was a street performer playing the acoustic guitar and singing beautiful melodies, it was then that I felt like I could stay there for hours enjoying the whole setting. Unfortunately, I had get back on the bus heading back to Dublin so I could get back in time for dinner and the big rugby match.
Panorama from the end of the pier
Seal in the water eating his lunch
Food market where I found my lunch
Fishing boat cleaning up after gathering its catch for the day
Howth Lighthouse
P.S. Today was Valentine's Day and I hope that everyone had a special day and remembered that they are loved by all their friends and family around them. Sending my love from Ireland!!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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