Ward: Cemetery, Holy Well and Archaeological Traces
Accommodation in Ward
Ward: Location and historical points of interest
When looking for a hotel in Ward, first consider which destination you want to reach. The Ward Cemetery provides a specific local reference point; the coastal and leisure destinations belong to the wider County Fingal and offer a different regional setting.
The Ward Cemetery is 13 km from Dublin, on the road leading east from Mulhuddart, shortly before it meets the road running northwest out of Fingal towards Ashbourne. This distance refers to the cemetery. When comparing accommodation, check the specific address against your planned destination.
A limestone wall surrounds the cemetery; the foundations of an old church lie at its centre. The oldest gravestone recorded there dates from 1720. The wall, church foundations and dated gravestone point to different aspects of the site. The cemetery also stands higher than the surrounding land. Its elevated position could indicate that it has been used as a burial place for a very long time.
The Fingal County Council is responsible for The Ward Cemetery and its burial records. Anyone researching local or family history will find a specific point of reference here: the Council’s responsibility covers both the cemetery and its burial records.
Another historic site is the Ward Lower Church Well, a holy well in a field beside Ward Lower Church. Its location distinguishes it from the church foundations at the centre of the cemetery. Kilshane Moat in The Ward may possibly be classified as a motte.
County Fingal: Coast, trails and culture
The coast of County Fingal stretches for around 88 kilometres from Sutton to Balbriggan. The county includes three protected estuaries, salt marshes and 13 major beaches. Each coastal destination offers something different: Velvet Strand in Portmarnock is a 5-kilometre-long sandy beach. Balcarrick Beach in Donabate measures 3.4 kilometres and has dunes and rock pools. Skerries South Strand is 2 kilometres long and has a promenade and coastal path.
There are also a range of regional options for walks and culture. In Howth, the Howth Cliff Path includes four loop walks of 6 to 10 kilometres. The Howth Cliff Path Loop starts at Howth DART station, follows the cliffs to The Summit, and returns along a path running parallel to the outward route. At Skerries Mills, two windmills, a watermill and a 19th-century bakery form a restored complex. On guided tours, visitors can traditionally grind flour using a millstone and see the waterwheel in operation. For specific plans, check current trail conditions and tour availability.
The key to your choice is whether Ward itself or another destination in County Fingal is your main focus.
Discover more destinations: Roganstown, Tyrrelstown, Swords, Balbriggan, Na Sceirí, Santry, Ballyboughal, Donabate
For the wider travel guide: County Fingal.
