Seasonal boats from Howth's West Pier circle the uninhabited island of Ireland's Eye, with its Martello tower and nationally important seabird colonies, or drop day trippers off to walk it. Dubliners know 'the Eye' from the harbour; few visitors cross to it.
- Address
- West Pier, Howth, Dublin 13
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat-Sun 10:30-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Boats run in season only; check times with the operator
- If you land, bring water and food: there are no facilities on the island
- Shearwater Sea Kayaking is the other way to see the cliffs and caves