Guidebook for Swords
Sightseeing
Malahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, lies on over 260 acres (1.1 km2) of estate parkland close to the village of Malahide. The main castle can be visited for a fee, on a guided-tour-only basis. The castle has an eating facility and a craft shop.
The Talbot Botanic Gardens behind the castle comprises of several hectares of plants and lawns and a walled garden of 1.6 hectares.
In addition to woodland walks and an exercise trail, the park features a cricket pitch and several football pitches, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, an 18-hole pitch-and-putt course, tennis courts and a boules area. There is a children's playground near the castle.
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Schloss und Gärten von Malahide
Back RoadMalahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, lies on over 260 acres (1.1 km2) of estate parkland close to the village of Malahide. The main castle can be visited for a fee, on a guided-tour-only basis. The castle has an eating facility and a craft shop.
The Talbot Botanic Gardens behind the castle comprises of several hectares of plants and lawns and a walled garden of 1.6 hectares.
In addition to woodland walks and an exercise trail, the park features a cricket pitch and several football pitches, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, an 18-hole pitch-and-putt course, tennis courts and a boules area. There is a children's playground near the castle.
Shopping
Pavilions is a shopping centre with over 90 shops, restaurants and cafes as well as the 11 screen Movies@Swords cinema, all under one roof.
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Swords Pavilions SC station
Pavilions is a shopping centre with over 90 shops, restaurants and cafes as well as the 11 screen Movies@Swords cinema, all under one roof.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cock Tavern
31 Main StEmpire
16 Main StThe Old Schoolhouse Bar & Restaurant
Church RoadParks & Nature
Howth Summit (171m) has excellent views across Dublin Bay right down to County Wicklow. From the top of Howth hill you can walk to the top of the Ben of Howth, a headland near the village, which has a cairn said to mark a 2000-year-old Celtic royal grave. The 1814 Baily Lighthouse, at the southeastern corner, is on the site of an old stone fort and can be reached by a dramatic clifftop walk.
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Howth Summit station
Howth Summit (171m) has excellent views across Dublin Bay right down to County Wicklow. From the top of Howth hill you can walk to the top of the Ben of Howth, a headland near the village, which has a cairn said to mark a 2000-year-old Celtic royal grave. The 1814 Baily Lighthouse, at the southeastern corner, is on the site of an old stone fort and can be reached by a dramatic clifftop walk.
Ward River Valley Regional Park is a linear park on the banks of the Ward River, covering an area of 89 ha. (220 acres) between Swords town centre and Knocksedan Bridge.
With a mix of open paths & woodland trails, there are also picnic sites, outdoor exercise machines and sports pitches.
Ward River Valley Park
Moatview CourtWard River Valley Regional Park is a linear park on the banks of the Ward River, covering an area of 89 ha. (220 acres) between Swords town centre and Knocksedan Bridge.
With a mix of open paths & woodland trails, there are also picnic sites, outdoor exercise machines and sports pitches.
Getting Around
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
North Street Business ParkFrom compact 3-door cars to spacious SUVs and people carriers to vans, Enterprise offer a large range of vehicles to suit your individual needs.
Food Scene
Ruby's Pizza & Grill
Nautilus
9 The GreenGourmet Food Parlour Swords
North StreetSiam Thai Restaurant
1 The Green Thai cuisine
Avoca Malahide
Dublin Road Coffee shop on the grounds of Malahide Castle
Eddie Rockets City Diner
Main StreetAmerican-style diner
JAIPUR MALAHIDE
5 St James's Terrace Indian cuisine