Something tasty in the Howth waters

Octopussy’s, West Pier, Howth, Co Dublin

Octopussy’s of Howth: quality seafood in a waterside setting Picture: Maura Hickey

Octopussy’s

West Pier, Howth, Co Dublin

01-8390822, octopussys.ie

Chef: Alex Ponomarjov

There follows, in no particular order, a list of things I have never done in this country:

● Seen the Book of Kells.

●Kissed the Blarney Stone.

● Set foot on an Aran Island.

● Visited Newgrange (there is no excuse for this one: I grew up within 15 minutes’ drive of it).

● Been to the National Museum.

● Holidayed in ...