Book Launch: Customs House to Howth Head by Dennis McIntyre
Customs House to Howth Head
– A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area by Dennis McIntyre –
A newly published historical account of Dublin’s North Bay area will be formally launched on Wednesday, 1 February at Clontarf Castle Hotel, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, starting at 8pm.
Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area is author, Dennis McIntyre’s latest contribution to Irish, local, social and cultural history. The trek – from the stately Customs House in the city centre to the wild and charming Howth Head – is documented in all its facets, angles and aspects. Exhaustively researched, the book comes across as both informative and entertaining, in addition to being copiously illustrated with a well-chosen selection of images.
Dennis McIntyre is the previously published author of Meadow of the Bull: A History of Clontarf (1987) and has also written about other aspects of Irish history, such as in Bram Stoker and the Irishness of Dracula (2013) and Irish Nationalism, Irish Republicanism and the 1916 Easter Rising (2016).
This is not just a local history but rather, a series of local histories, covering Dublin’s Customs House and Docklands areas, North Strand, Summerhill, Ballybough, Fairview, Marino, Donnycarney, Clontarf, Killester, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Bayside, Donaghmede, Baldoyle, Sutton and Howth. It has everything that local history should have – and that bit extra.
Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area is published by Shara Press. It is available to buy online (RRP €19.99). It will also be on sale on the day of the launch at Clontarf Castle Hotel on 1 February, where the author will be on hand to sign copies. Joe Harrington of Sunshine Radio will provide the keynote address while Ciaran Murphy, of Near FM radio, will perform the introductions.
Dennis McIntyre is an author, historian, tour guide, broadcaster and former teacher. Originally from Sligo, he has lived on the northside of Dublin for a number of years and he has established a reputation as a local historian. In addition to his writing, Dennis McIntyre also serves as founder and director of Dublin North Bay Tourism and the Stoker Dracula Gothic Organisation. Previously published works are also available to buy online – see below.
Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area by Dennis McIntyre
Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area by Dennis McIntyre
A history of the Dublin North Bay area, minutely documenting the trek from the Customs House to Howth Head in all its facets, angles and aspects. Fascinating facts and absorbing detail make up this mammoth undertaking, in a manner that is both informative and entertaining. The book is copiously illustrated with a well-chosen selection of images.
The book goes to the soul of the North Bay area, examining and detailing its rich historical lore and its large cultural scope. If ever the statement, "It's all about the journey" were true, then it could have been coined for this comprehensive, all-embracing volume.
This is not just a local history but rather, a series of local histories, covering Dublin's Customs House area, Docklands, North Strand, Summerhill, Ballybough, Fairview, Marino, Donnycarney, Clontarf, Killester, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Bayside, Donaghmede, Baldoyle, Sutton and Howth. Bar being taken by the hand and walking along the trail from the Customs House to Howth Head, you will not find a better or more detailed guide book. It makes a fascinating read and an even better reference book. It has everything that local history should have – and that bit extra.
Customs House to Howth Head: A History and Guide to the Dublin North Bay Area by Dennis McIntyre
Non-fiction, history, Irish history, local history, social history, Dublin, travel, reference
244 printed pages. Paperback.
First published in Ireland, in 2023, under the imprint of Shara Press
ISBN: 978-0-9527311-6-0
About the Author
Dennis McIntyre is an author, historian, tour guide, broadcaster and former teacher. Originally from Sligo, he has lived on the northside of Dublin for a number of years and he has established a reputation as a local historian. In addition to his writing, Dennis McIntyre also serves as founder and director of Dublin North Bay Tourism and the Stoker Dracula Gothic Organisation.
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