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Opening days in Howth: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Howth with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Thursday in Howth
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Thursday
- National Transport Museum of IrelandAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri
Open on Thursday
- Howth Castle9:00–17:00
- Ireland's Eye9:00–17:00
- Howth Market7:00–17:00
- Balscadden BayOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- St. Mary's Abbey9:00–17:00
- Howth LighthouseOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Howth Martello Tower9:45–16:30
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howth Castle | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Ireland's Eye | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 10:30–17 | 10:30–17 |
| Howth Market | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 8–18 | 8–18 |
| Balscadden Bay | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| St. Mary's Abbey | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–16:30 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Howth Lighthouse | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| National Transport Museum of Ireland | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 14–17 | 14–17 |
| Howth Martello Tower | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 | 9:45–16:30 |
Open late in Howth
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Balscadden BayOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Howth LighthouseOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Howth closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 8 top sights in Howth with known hours close on Monday: National Transport Museum of Ireland. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Howth?
On Sunday, 7 of the 8 top sights in Howth are open: Howth Castle, Ireland's Eye, Howth Market, Balscadden Bay, Howth Lighthouse, National Transport Museum of Ireland, Howth Martello Tower.
Which attractions in Howth are open every day?
6 top sights in Howth are open all seven days: Howth Castle, Ireland's Eye, Howth Market, Balscadden Bay, Howth Lighthouse, Howth Martello Tower.
Which sights in Howth are open late?
Balscadden Bay, Howth Lighthouse stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-13). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Dublin).
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