Howth hostelry with plenty to reel you in

There are few things nicer than a seafood platter with a cold glass of wine on a sunny day

The Abbey Tavern in Howth, Co Dublin is among the oldest pubs in the country Pic: Maura Hickey

The Abbey Tavern

28 Abbey Street, Howth, Co Dublin

01-8390307,

abbeytavern.ie

Chefs: Robert Clarke and Michael Cholodnicki

I’m off for a day trip to Howth to meet up with some old friends for a very long overdue catch-up, sporting the worst sunburn I’ve had since around 1984.

Back then – at least in our house – the concept of protecting oneself from the sun was unknown. My mother didn’t know suncream existed, or ...