Carrickbrack Road

Carrickbrack Road

Carrickbrack Road leads east-southeast from Sutton Creek around the southern part of Howth Head up to the eastern part of the headland near the summit to Thormanby Road. It is the main thoroughfare through the southern part of the headland. Greenfield Road links it to Sutton Cross. Howth Golf Club is on it, as are a horse farm and private residences.

Attractions

St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton is on the southwestern part of the road, though the church is on Greenfield Road. People buried in the cemetery include rock band 'Thin Lizzy's lead singer Phil Lynott, ex Taoiseach and president 'Paddy' Hillery and Ex-Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey.

Connecting Roads and Housing Estates

The road provides entry to the housing estates of Santa Sabina Manor, Offington, Duncarrig, Carrickbrack Lawns,as well as Strand Road, Baron Hill, Windgate road, & Centure Road.

Views

Shielmartin Hill is visible from much of the western part of the road and can be accessed from it.Until its suspension in 1959, the Howth Tram ran along Carrickbrack Road on its way to Howth Summit.

From various points on the road views can be had of most of Dublin, depending on weather conditions and obstructions.


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