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.

About the Author

Author, historian, tour guide, broadcaster and former teacher, Dennis McIntyre is noted for his love of, concern for and deep interest in the Dublin North Bay area. A versatile, energetic and enthusiastic individual with wide-ranging interests, he has a particular inquisitiveness concerning history, social history, Dublin's history and local history. He believes that our past should be "recorded in detail".

A very determined individual, one of his major concerns is the preservation of the quality of our environment and general heritage, believing that we should avoid, in every possible way, the destruction of the natural habitat.

Noted for his astute observations of people, places and events, he is a researcher whose work is deep and detailed. He has a great fondness for books, writing and the written word, and his many interests include poetry and the arts in general. He has a fondness for our native Gaelic language and has wide-ranging sporting interests.

He detests discrimination in any form, with a particular repugnance for cronyism, nepotism, favouritism or any system that is not fair.
Mr McIntyre is Director of the Stoker/Dracula International Organisation and is also Director and CEO of Dublin North Bay Tourism.

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