Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide,was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles.
The Talbot family lived here from 1185 to 1973,when the last Talbot died. The house is furnished with beautiful period furniture together with an extensive collection of Irish portrait paintings, mainly from the National Gallery.
The history of the Talbot family is recorded in the Great Hall,where portraits of generations of the family tell their own story of Ireland's stormy history.
Many additions and alterations have been made to this romantic and beautiful structure, but the contours of the surrounding parklands have changed little in 800 years,retaining a sense of the past.
Malahide Castle is operated by Dublin Tourism Attractions in conjunction with Fingal County Council.
Opening Times:
April to September
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am-5pm
October to March
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: 11am - 5pm
Last tour is at 4:30 pm daily.
Facilities:
Private banquets held in the medieval Great Hall for 30-76 persons. Tours available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese and Finnish.
Craft shop and restaurant. Coach park, bus and car parking available. Grounds also open to public.
How to Get There:
Bus no.42 from city centre to Malahide.
Northbound DART and suburban trains from Connolly, Tara or Pearse Street stations to Malahide. Fifteen minutes walk through the park from Malahide train station.
Email: malahidecastle@dublintourism.ie
Web: http://www.malahidecastle.com
