DUNDALK A large commercial and industrial centre with good shopping facilities. There are five buildings in Dundalk of note:

the Tower of the Franciscan Friary founded in the 13th Century by John DeVerdin an old Windmill, seven stories in height the Catholic Cathedral St. Nicholas’ Church of Ireland with an ancient tower adjoining the church the doric style Court House.

DROGHEDA A large town located on the River Boyne with many historical associations. Places to visit include:

• the Millmount Heritage Centre
• St. Lawrence's Gate associated with King James II Troops and the Battle of the Boyne
• the ruins of the Augustinian Abbey of St. Mary’s founded in the 13th Century
• the Magdalene Tower - the only remnant of the Dominican Friary founded in 1224
• the Shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett in West Street
• St. Peter’s Church of Ireland with a fine example of rococo ornamentation
• the Great Railway Viaduct taking the main Dublin-Belfast railway across the Boyne 90 ft. above high water.

LAYTOWN There is a good beach close to the station.

MOSNEY Holiday Centre open from late May to the end of August.

GORMANSTON One of the finest beaches on the East coast of Ireland, adjacent to the railway station.

BALBRIGGAN Boasts an active working harbour and four good bathing beaches, just two minutes walk from the train station. Coastal walks with panoramic views, where a large colony of seals inhabit the coastline.

Some three miles from the station is Ardgillan Demesne, an early 18th Century house set in 194 acres of park and woodland, which is open to the public throughout the year. North of the town is the medieval Castle and Church at Bremore, which is being restored and will be the venue for a visitors and craft centre.

SKERRIES A popular seaside resort with a good beach and large fishing harbour. There are ruins of a Church and a Monastery associated with St. Patrick in the vicinity. 2 miles to the North is the large public park surrounding Ardgillan House.

RUSH & LUSK Two miles to the East of the station is the fine beach of Rush while one mile to the West is Lusk Village, where there is a round tower 95 ft. high but devoid of its conical cap. There is also a church adjacent to the round tower now converted to a museum.

DONABATE Near the station are the remains of the Keep from Donabate Castle while, to the West, is Newbridge House and Park which is open to the public.

MALAHIDE Picturesquely situated on the Malahide estuary. A scenic coastal road links Malahide with Portmarnock with its superb beach, which was used as a runway for the takeoff of the first East to West solo transatlantic flight by Mollison. Close to Malahide station is Malahide Castle, a lofty structure commenced in the 12th Century and subsequently added to. In the grounds of the Castle is the Fry model railway.

HOWTH A small town and residential area. Situated on the Northern slopes of the 560 ft. high Hill of Howth. Howth has one of the largest fishing harbours in Ireland. To the West of the town is Howth Castle dating from 1564. Close by is the Transport Museum Society of Ireland’s Museum. The collegiate Church of St. Mary, said to have been founded in 1235, is located close to the harbour. Off-shore is the Island of Ireland’s Eye.

SUTTON Close to the station there is a nature reserve and to the East is the Church of St. Fintan said to be of 9th Century date.

RAHENY St. Anne’s Park is located to the East of the station.

DUBLIN Anyone wishing to explore Dublin should purchase one of the many guide books available or contact the Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. (Nearest station - Pearse Station.)

SIDNEY PARADE East of the station is a Martello Tower and a sandy beach extending for a mile in each direction.

BOOTERSTOWN On either side of the approach road to the DART station, there is a nature reserve. Along the station, there are guide posters to the different birds to be seen in the reserve.

BLACKROCK There are good shopping facilities in the vicinity of Blackrock station.

DUN LAOGHAIRE Apart from excellent shopping facilities, Dun Laoghaire has a Maritime Museum and a large harbour bounded by two breakwaters. The Eastern one provides a pleasant walk of almost a mile in length.

SANDYCOVE & GLASTHULE To the East of the station is the Martello Tower which is now a James Joyce Museum.

DALKEY There are two old Castles in the vicinity of Dalkey station, Archbolds Castle and the Town Hall, while, in the main thoroughfare, is the Ancient Parish Church dedicated to St. Becnat. South from Dalkey is a scenic road extending along the shores of Killiney Bay. To the West is Victoria Park with a path leading to the Summit of Killiney Hill.

KILLINEY There is an excellent beach extending Northwards from Killiney station almost to Dalkey station.

BRAY Close to the station is an esplanade about a mile in length. From the South end, it is possible to walk to Bray Head 791 ft. in height. From Bray, there is a bus service to Enniskerry and Powerscourt Waterfall. Bray has good shopping facilities.

GREYSTONES A long unsheltered beach extends from Greystones almost to Wicklow. There are some remains of a Franciscan Friary founded in the 13th Century.

RATHDRUM Located in the scenic Wicklow Hills, Rathdrum provides an ideal base for walks or cycles into the surrounding countryside. A mile and a half to the South is Avondale, the former home of Charles S. Parnell.

ARKLOW Situated on the Avoca River, Arklow is an important market town.

KILDARE Home of the Irish National Stud and the nearby Japanese Gardens. The Arrow serves the Curragh Racecourse and the home of the classics.