Fingal is an area in north county Dublin. It boasts rural charm at the gates
of Dublin City. A variety of amenities, both natural and man-made, are here to
be savored and enjoyed. Beautiful beaches and fascinating wild fowl reserves as
well as plenty of other activities such as golf, sight-seeing and equestrian centers
ensures a visitor to Fingal is never short of something to do.
It is known that Mesolithic people hunted around the Dublin area some 7,000
years ago. The earliest monument, a dolmen known as St. Aideen's Grave, lies on
the Hill of Howth and dates back 5,000 years. However it is the medieval period
which offers most to see from a historical point of view. Dunsoghly Castle, north
of Finglas, contains the last original 15th/16th century roof to survive in the
country and it served as a model for the reconstruction of roofs at Bunratty castle
in Co. Clare and Rothe House, Co. Kilkenny. Other historical sites worth visiting
are Howth Castle and Howth Transport Museum.
Fingal is blessed with a great selection of many golf courses. Picturesque
open countryside and a magnificent coastline are ideal environments against which
to fashion golf courses. The golfing visitor is well catered for with suitable
courses for both novice and experienced golfers. Elmgreen Golf Centre, Castleknock
and the world famous Portmarnock Links Golf Course are just two of the courses
available.
The character of Fingal's towns and villages has been forged from a variety
of influences. Fishing has been a traditional livelihood along the coast from
the earliest of settlers. Seaside villages, like Loughshinny, retain the gentle
ambiance of another age. Above all, Fingal's strength lies in being able to
have a rural holiday while being only minutes from the city.
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