The Old Courthouse

About this place

The Old Courthouse in Howth is a former place of worship that was subsequently used as a courthouse. It was built around 1845 and initially served as a place of worship for fishermen, before being used as a rent collection office by agents of Lord Howth. It opened for petty sessions on 21 September 1868 and continued in use until 1970. It is located at the junction of Harbour Road and Church Street. The building is a protected structure under Part IV of the Planning & Development Act 2000 with RPS 567. It is part of the Howth Historic Core Architectural Statement of Character. It was refurbished in early 2020 as a tourist centre.

Visitor Information

Accessibility

Accessible

Getting There & Parking

The Old Courthouse is located in County Dublin, roughly 17 km (15 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 15 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include St Mary's Abbey (0.3 km away).