Howth
- Howth: district in County Dublin (since 1994 - County of Fingal)
A widespread legend concerns an incident at Howth, which apparently occurred in 1576. During a trip from Dublin, Grace O'Malley (Gráinne Ní Mháille) attempted to pay a courtesy visit to Howth Castle, home of the 8th Baron Howth. However, she was informed that the family was at dinner and the castle gates were closed against her. In retaliation, she abducted the Earl's son and heir Christopher St. Lawrence, later the 10th Baron. He was eventually released when a promise was given to keep the gates open to unexpected visitors, and to set an extra place at every meal. At Howth Castle today, this agreement is still honoured by the Gaisford St. Lawrence family, descendants of the Baron. (Wikipedia)
William Ulick Tristram St Lawrence was 4th Earl of Howth (1827-1909), created Baron Howth in the Peerage of the UK in 1881. (Wikipedia)
