Howth School of Fish

22/04/2023

On this International Earth Day our is asking you to take action and sign a climate action education letter https://action.earthday.org/climate-education-coalition...

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09/04/2023

Happy Easter from the team at Howth School of Fish and the seals of Howth!

Ireland

22/03/2023

On World Water Day 2023 we are spreading the word on how the worldwide water and sanitation crisis needs attention. You can act now by taking these small steps:

Save Water: Take shorter showers and don't let the tap run whe brushing teeth, doing dishes and preparing food

Stop Polluting: Don't put food, waste, oils, medicines and chemicals down toilets and drains

Eat Local: Buy local , seasonal food and look for products made using less water

10/03/2023

We are gearing up for a busy week at the Howth School of Fish!

With St.Patricks Day around the corner we have lots of fun activities on offer including harbour walks and oyster shucking and tasting. Book through our website or call us on 01-8392419

Fáilte Ireland

08/03/2023

03/03/2023

A clear blue sky in the background of a Martello Tower, one of many built along Ireland's coastline in the early 1800s as part of the Napoleonic era coastal defence system.

During your visit to the Howth School of Fish we can include a boat trip to view the historic coastline and discuss this history of the area which included a Viking invasion in 960 AD.

For details of the experiences on offer visit our website www.howthschooloffish.ie or email [email protected] for group enquiries

24/02/2023

On the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine we offer our support to our Ukranian colleagues, their families and the wider Ukranian community.

09/02/2023

Howth Harbour is sparkling in the sunshine today☀

This is the view you can expect when you visit the Howth School of Fish.

Book onto a course on our website at www.howthschooloffish.ie or get in touch to see what we can arrange for corporate and team building groups, email [email protected]

Located 5 minutes from Howth Dart Station and the H3 bus stop. Always travel sustainably where possible!

Fáilte Ireland

01/01/2023

We can't wait to welcome our guests this year.

Log onto www.howthschooloffish.ie to book a special day out in 2023!

24/12/2022

Wishing our customers and travel trade partners a very happy Christmas from all the team at the Howth School of Fish!

09/12/2022

On a cold November day we welcome a great bunch of guests from Boston, USA.

They got lucky and managed to catch a few lobsters before heading off for a harbour walk, oyster shucking and a great seafood lunch in Oar House Restaurant. Thanks for visiting!

Check out www.howthschooloffish.ie to book dates in 2023. Our season runs from March to mid-November.

05/12/2022

We are delighted with the news that we have been shortlisted as Green Small Organisation of the Year in the Green Awards 2023!

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes streamlining all aspects of our operations to reach our carbon neutral goals. This requires dedication from our team and we are exited that our work to date has received recognition in these prestigious awards.

The awards will take place in February and we will keep you posted!

In the meantime if you are visiting Howth, please use public transport, leave no waste and help us keep Howth green.

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24/11/2022

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ex*****on of Mr Robert Erskine Childers, father of former Irish president, Erskine Childers.

Educated in a British public school, this unlikely Irish republican played a key role in supplying arms for the Irish Volunteers with his wife Molly Childers, when they sailed their yacht The Asgard into Howth Harbour in 1914.

How did a friend of the Irish State get sentenced to death for posession of a gun originally given to him by Michael Collins?

This story along with many others of local historical interest will be told on your next visit to the Howth School of FIsh.

18/11/2022

We are delighted to announce that our new online booking system is open for public bookings with dates available from March 1st.

We advise that groups of 10 people or more contact us directly before booking and travel trade partners should also get in touch regarding group bookings for 2023 and 2024

We look forward to seeing you all at the Howth School of Fish!

03/11/2022

We are delighted to announce that Howth School of Fish is now an Intermediate Member of Sustainable Travel Ireland.

Our Green Team has worked hard this year to examine how we do business, and to deliver a tourism experience that operates in harmony with the natural biosphere on the Howth Peninsula.

The Howth School of Fish is a social, regenerative tourism project, and our work aims to keep the fishing industry culture in the harbour alive, while providing a new and sustainable tourist experience for our guests.

Read more about our sustainability efforts on our website www.howthschooloffish.ie/sustainability

30/09/2022

At 7.30pm today we start our 48 hour fundraising campaign.

We ask our friends and customers to share this link and walk this weekend to raise vital funds for su***de prevention.

All are welcome to join this evenings walk leaving from Dorans on the Pier at 7.30pm walking up the cliff path finishing at the Summit Inn.

Donating is easy, just follow the link https://pieta.enthuse/pf/doransonthepier

27/07/2022

Please click through and sign the pedge today

When visiting Howth, we hope visitors will leave the peninsula as they found it👌

In a bid to eliminate the use of single use plastics in our businesses, we are happy to fill up your reusable water bottles before you continue on your journey!

Sign the pledge here: https://www.leavenotraceireland.org/love-this-place-leave-no-trace/pledge/

12/07/2022

Our Green Team were out in Howth today learning about the edible plantlife growing in our locality. We had a great time thank you for such an informative session🤩

04/07/2022

Happy 4th of July to our US customers🇺🇸🤩🥂

We hope you visit us soon at Howth School of Fish!

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24/06/2022

A beautiful shot of Ireland's Eye taken by a Howth School of Fish visitor recently.

We were on our way to see local lobster pots being raised on a company team building day out for a corporate "Green Team" excursion.

We tailored a half day experience for this group who chose from our range of modules to cover biodiversity, sustainable fish stocks, rope splicing, oyster shucking and of course a tasty seafood lunch with a glass of wine!

If you have a group looking for an interesting and immersive day out by the sea get in touch with us. Call 01-8392419 or email [email protected] to tailor your Howth School of Fish experience.

22/06/2022

Sneak a peak behind the scenes of an authentic Irish Fishing Harbour. Immerse yourself in the real-life Fishermen's Tales, some happy and hilarious and some heartbreaking.

Learn to appreciate what goes into delivering that Fish and Chips that we all Love so much.

www.howthschooloffish.ie

16/06/2022

We have a new addition at The Howth School of Fish!🐙

We don't know the name yet! Can you help us?

Comment below with the name you would recommend and tag a friend to be in with a chance to win a €50 voucher for Oc*****sy Restaurant!

We are now taking bookings for private groups this summer, right up until mid November.

For a great day out call 01-8392419 to make an enquiry or visit our website www.howthschooloffish.ie

09/06/2022

We were delighted to welcome Charlie McConalogue Jim O'Toole and Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Ireland's Seafood Development Agency chairman Aiden Cotter to Howth School of Fish on

Huge thanks to John Aungier and the team at the Oar House Restaurant for providing a super breakfast to the group.

World Ocean Day is an important date in the calendar, aiming to Since 2019 over 600 tonnes of waste has been hauled up by Irish Fishers and the wider seafood community through pier and shore clean ups.

Learn more and take part at the Howth School of Fish

27/05/2022

Listen to Sean Doran's interview on RTE's Seascapes discussing the opening of the Howth School of Fish

Seascapes this week visits Howth, where Lorna Siggins learns about the Howth School of Fish from Sean Doran. Norman Freeman has the story of the liner the Principessa Mafalda, which sank off the coast of Brazil. And we have an interview with Senator Gerard Craughwell about the Oireachtas Transport h...

19/05/2022

Fishermen working to provide the best solutions for sustainable fishing to bring only the best produce directly to your plate. with fisherman Damien Turner

18/05/2022

If you are planning a day trip to Howth this summer check out our one hour Deckhand Starter.

Experience the Howth School of Fish and enjoy a tasting of Irish Oysters and Smoked Salmon and a glass of wine or softdrink for the kids. For further details and booking see https://bit.ly/deckhandstarter

For summer 2022 we are running a starter Deckhand Course to allow tourists the opportunity to experience the Howth School of Fish. What’s included? A 1hr Howth School of Fish experience inclusive of a fully guided tour + oyster and smoked salmon tastings. Soft drink included for children and non-d...

16/05/2022

We welcomed a great group from the travel trade last week to experience the Howth School of Fish. If you want a fun day out
call us on 086-2502401 to book. Family rates are now available

05/05/2022

Listen as Matt guides you through our fresh seafood counter today including a special delivery of spider crab and mackrel! 🦀🦀🦀

Pop into the shop before 6pm 7 days a week or order on www.seafood2go.ie

Spidercrab ,Spidercrab, does whatever a Spidercrab can🎤