Hiking Balscadden Bay Beach, Howth, Dublin #hiking #travel #shorts
Balscadden Bay Beach is in Howth, North Dublin. The video briefly shows a section of the beach at the trailhead of the Howth Head Hike and a view of the two islands, Lambay Island and Ireland’s Eye.
You can reach Ireland’s Eye by boat, sailing out from Howth Harbour’s West Pier. This shot was taken at the East Pier at the Balscaddan Road trailhead for the Howth Summit or Howth Head hike. It is a beautiful island. Seals can be spotted on the rocks and in the water. The Church of the Three Sons of Nessan is located on the island.
Both Howth and Ireland’s Eye are Norse names that identify past Viking interaction with these places. The word Howth comes from the Danish word hoved meaning ‘head’ while Ireland’s Eye comes from Eria’s -ey . Ey is a Norse word for island and is reflected in other island placenames such as Lamb-ey or Lambay as it is called today. However, before Norse influence at these places both Howth and Ireland’s Eye were known by other names.
The Irish name for Ireland’s eye is Inis Mac Nessan which means the island of the sons of Nessan. St. Nessan was a patron saint of Howth who was supposed to have been a member of one of the ruling dynasties of Leinsteir now Leinster
If you are in learning more about the islands and Howth this is an excellent resources https://www.fingal.ie/eye-and-head
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2 Comments
God's work is so amazing! I bet the sunrise there lifts the soul. Just enjoying places like this is worth more than anything else this world offers. We are so blessed to have such beauty around us.
I couldn't walk there. I would find someplace to park my bottom and just enjoy!