Bar Art Why do people waste their time going to art museums when there is cold beer in any bar?
AAA-Ha! I knew it Artsy-fartsy people are opionated and pompass...just as I thought....all the more reason to avoid museums and HOPE they go under finacially
lou-lou...hmmm... isn't that a LARGE blubber producing mammal of the antarctic?
When you go to a bar you only rent the beer, and only for a short time. When you see a piece of great art the memory will stay with you for a long time. It can also inspire you to produce something equally as great. The beer will only inspire you to talk like an idiot, stagger and eventually fall over.
Give me the art museum/ gallery every time, they don't give me a headache and my mouth never feels like the bottom of a budgies cage the day after.
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Roxie Beane - "Stronger Than Me" Cover (Art Bar - 05.19.10)
As You Can See From Homeland Art
As you can see from HomeLand Art’s gallery there are three paintings of Howth. Two of these paintings depict the harbour and the third painting is of the Bailey Lighthouse, looking over Dublin Bay.
Howth is a wonderful place to visit and is a nice little escape for anyone spending time in Dublin City. Situated just 9 miles from the city centre, it takes about 25 minutes to get to by Dart (Dublin’s electric rail system). You can also get a bus to Howth Summit where the views across Dublin bay are breathtaking. On a clear day you can see as far south as Wexford and looking east you can make out the mountains of Wales. From here you can see the Bailey Lighthouse and it’s view across Dublin Bay to the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Our painting of the Bailey Lighthouse was painted not far from the summit where the cliff walk begins.
I would highly recommend, for anyone visiting Howth for the first time, to make their way to the summit on the 31C bus. From Howth Summit you can take the cliff walk and make your way down to Howth Harbour. The last time I took this route it took me around 45mins to an hour. It’s an ideal way to lead up to lunchtime because by the time you get down to the villiage you will have built up a hearty appetite and probably a fierce thirst!
There are no shortage of restaurants and bars. Here are my favourites, with a brief description:
The Bloody Stream. Situated just beneath Howth Dart Station. My favourite day to visit here is a sunday afternoon when they normally have a roaring fire (in the winter time usually!). My favourite is the chowder.
Findlaters. A good spot at night. The bar on the top floor has a nice patio with views over Howth Harbour and beyond to the Island of Ireland’s Eye.
The Waterside Pub. A good pint of Guinness and very nice bar food. If you want to eat something more substantial the Wheelhouse restaurant upstairs is a good choice.
Abbey Tavern. This is a favourite for a lot of tourists passing through. There is normally a traditional music session taking place.
For anyone looking for non-pub related activities there is plenty to do in Howth. If you like golf, Deerpark Hotel has 2 18-hole public golf courses on it’s grounds, as well as a par 3 course. As far as public golf courses go, you can’t get better than this on a fine day. The views are incredible.
On the driveway up to the golf courses, you can stop off at the old castle and visit the Transport Museum. It’s small but very interesting.
A favourite for a lot of people on a sunny afternoon is to take an hour or two, get a 99 (ice cream) just wander around the harbour. There is plenty of activity to observe and the seals normally make an appearance. There are plenty of boats to admire. Our 2 paintings of the harbour and the lighthouse in the background are favourites of locals and visitors alike.
We hope you visit Howth and we hope you like our artwork.
About the Author
HomeLand Art is your source for fine oil paintings of beautiful Ireland and more. Each canvas is created by hand by an experienced, commissioned artist. Feel free to browse our online catalog. This collection includes some of our most popular pieces, but HomeLand Art also offers custom-made originals. If you would like a painting of a particular place you’ve visited in Ireland or would like our help choosing a lovely scene from your family’s ancestral birthplace, we are happy to help.
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