Start at Swords Main Street, near Swords Castle, a central hub accessible by bus from Dublin. Pop into The Coffee Pot on Main Street for a quick coffee or scone.
Head north (5 minutes) to Swords Castle, a 13th-century Norman fortress with a tower and chapel ruins. Visit the Swords Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, Town Centre) for a cheap lunch, try a sausage roll from The Gourmet Tart. Arrive by 12:30 PM to avoid crowds; it’s a no-reservations gem.
Walk west (10 minutes) to St. Columba’s Church, a 14th-century site with a round tower and graveyard, offering a medieval glimpse. Stroll south (10 minutes) to The Old Borough on Bridge Street, a historic pub. Grab a pint or fish and chips in a no-bookings setting.
Head east (10 minutes) to North Street and the Swords Heritage Centre (in the library), with free exhibits on Viking histor.
Continue south (10 minutes) to Main Street and Esquires Coffee for a hot chocolate. Browse Swords Plaza shops.
End (10-minute walk) at Pavilions Shopping Centre on Malahide Road, where the Fingal Arts Office may host small art displays (check locally). This cultural stop mirrors the Musée d’Orsay’s depth. Grab a 99 ice cream from Mauds near Main Street to enjoy by the Ward River.
Ireland county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
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Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
