Where to find Malahide Castle

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About Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle stands on a 250 acres of park land in the seaside town of Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin city. This medieval castle, which also served as a home, was built by Robert Talbot in 1185. The Talbot family lived there until 1975 when the last of the Talbot family died. In 1975 the castle was sold to the Irish State by Rose, the sister of the last Baron Talbot, who died in 1973.

The castle architecture represents styles from different periods over the centuries. Inside the house the beautiful furnishings also represents various periods. In the great medieval hall the amazing history of the Talbot family hangs from the walls. Their story is told by the portraits of generations of the family. But it is not just their story for it shows the important and ongoing part that this castle and its owners played in Ireland’s turbulent history. In one of the happier stories the Talbot family were banished from the castle by Cromwell who replaced them with Miles Corbet. The usurper was hanged and the Talbots reinstated when Cromwell fell from power. A sad story concerns the Talbot family and the battle of the Boyne. Twelve members of the family had breakfast together on that morning before going out to fight in the battle. None returned for none survived.

Facilities..

• The Great Medieval Hall may be booked for banquets.
• There's a craft shop and restaurant.
• Tours in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and Japanese.

Malahide Castle and Heritage Centre is one of Dublin's top tourist attractions because there is much more to it than a castle..

Four Additional Attractions

In the courtyard of the castle is Taras Palace Doll Museum. This is a large dollshouse which has been under a long-term construction by Irish craftsmen. It’s architecture and design has drawn on the 18th century mansions, Castletown House, Carton House and Leinster House.

In the grounds of the castle is The Fry Model Railway is a unique collection of working model trains. These trains trace the history of the development of trains and also includes models of railway stations.

Behind the castle is The Talbot Botanic Gardens are behind the castle. The include acres of plants including a collection from the southern hemisphere, several glass houses, including a conservaroy from the Victorian period. The gardens were created by the last Lord Talbot between 1948 and 1973.

Then there is The Demense which is an an 18th century landscaped park. The demense boasts several football pitches, a golf course, a pitch and putt course, a cricket pitch, tennis courts and a boules are. There are woodland walks and a specially marked exercise trail.

There is also a modern children's playground near the castle.

The grounds at Malahide Castle also operates as a concert venue and has featured several major concerts including Joe Cocker and Al Green.

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Attractions Close by..

Taras Palace Museum.
The Fry Model Railway
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