If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Located 18 miles away, Donabate is worth hopping in the car for. Portmarnock Golf Club ought to be at the top of your list here. Portmarnock Beach and Swords Castle are interesting attractions too. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Dundalk, 20 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Oriel Park. (But we’re also big fans of Dundalk Golf Club and Courthouse.)