A National-rated Martello tower built against Napoleon, a working lighthouse and harbour, an eleven-arch railway viaduct, and the hosiery factory that made Balbriggan a household name — 11 stops through this seaside town. Looking for things to do in Balbriggan? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Saint Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Smyth and Company (former factory)
Loreto Convent
Balbriggan Lighthouse
Balbriggan Harbour
The R.N.L.I. Boathouse
Balbriggan Railway Viaduct
Saint George's Church (Balrothery)
Balbriggan Courthouse
Balbriggan Carnegie Free Library
Balbriggan Martello Tower
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →