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'''Howth''' (''Binn Éadair'' in [[Irish language|Irish]]) is an affluent residental area in the [[Fingal|County of Fingal]] (previously [[County Dublin]]) in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. Originally just a small fishing village, Howth is now a busy suburb of Dublin. It is one of the northern termini of the [[Dublin Area Rapid Transit|DART]] suburban rail system. The village of Howth spans most of the northern part of [[Howth Head]] and is connected to nearby [[Sutton, Dublin|Sutton]] via a narrow strip of land. In the past, Howth could become isolated from the mainland during stormy weather and high tides.

The island of [[Ireland's Eye]] lies about a [[kilometre]] north of Howth harbour, with [[Lambay Island]] some 5 km further to the north. A [[Martello tower]] exists on each of these islands with another tower, known as the East Pier Martello Tower inoverlooking Howth harbour (opened as a visitors centre and Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio on June 8th 2001)[http://homepage.eircom.net/~HowthSuttonLions/environment.htm] and another tower at Sutton. These are part of a series of towertowers built along the east coast of irelandIreland during the 19th century. At the south-east corner of Howth Head is the automated [[Baily Lighthouse]]. Howth is a popular area for [[birdwatching]] and [[sailing]], and is also a mecca for anglers. Anything from [[cod]] to [[batoidea|ray]] can be caught from Howth's rocky shore marks.

In ancient legend, Howth was home to a chieftain called [[Croimhthain]] whose fort ([[Irish Language|Irish]]: Dún Croimhthain) gives the name ''Dungriffan'' to a local road.