Howth Castle

Howth Castle, former home of the St. Lawrence family for 800 years, is open to the public for guided tours at select times throughout the year. Guided tours include the principal rooms of the castle and covers the architectural development of the castle and the stories of the family who once lived there.

The St. Lawrence family, Howth’s premier family since 1177, built Howth Castle on its present site in 1235 with the oldest serving elements of the building dating from c. 1450. Howth Castle was home of the St. Lawrences as Lords and Earls of Howth for many centuries until, following the death of the 4th and final Earl of Howth in 1909, it became home to the Gaisford-St. Lawrence family who remained in ownership until recent times. 

Howth Castle has long been a private residence with very limited access to the public. The Castle’s current owners are excited to offer visitors a chance to enter this wonderfully historic building as one of Ireland’s most important historical homes. Tickets are €15 and can be booked on the Howth Castle website (https://howthcastle.ie/). 

Contact info is: [email protected]

Tel:+353 1 832 1027