In the northeast, just outside Dublin, lies a peninsula like a round pendulum with a narrow footbridge to the mainland. Howth, a former fishing village with an area of around 600 hectares, is now a local recreation area and excursion destination for Dublin and the surrounding area, reaches an altitude of over 170 meters above sea level and is surrounded by four-fifths of the Irish Sea. To the south, it borders Dublin Bay, large parts of which become mudflats at low tide.
A particular advantage is the very well-developed village infrastructure with its own train station and very convenient bus service to Dublin City, which is approx. 15 km away, with many hiking trails, especially cliff paths, golf courses, stores, good restaurants and pubs. The small fishing port and marina offers well-stocked, fine fish stores as well as first-class fish and seafood restaurants.
The pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and the turn of the year are no different in Dublin than in most major cities, with the “pub culture” at its peak during this time. I was able to hold back a little from this, especially as I had taken part in a few events organized by the local Internations community. In the meantime, I’ve settled in quite well at my new home and met new people.