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 ( who lived there) is recorded in the Great Hall, with portraits of generations of the family telling their own story of Ireland’s stormy history. One of the more poignant legends concerns the morning of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, when fourteen members of the family breakfasted together in this room, never to return, as all were dead by nightfall.
Many additions and alterations have been made to this romantic and beautiful structure, but the contours of the surrounding parklands have changed little in eight hundred years, retaining a sense of the past. The grounds are also open to the public, and appeal to all visitors, young and old.
Tours available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and Japanese.
Address: Malahide, Co. Dublin
Public Transport: 42 Bus from Beresford Place (near Busarus). DART(Suburban rail) to Malahide.
Opening Hours:
April to October: Monday to Saturday 10am-1pm/2 – 5pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 11am – 6pm
Book Skip the Line: Malahide Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket Online Now > > Take a breath of fresh air from Dublin city centre and enjoy a half day trip out to Malahide Castle and Gardens, located just 13 km (8 miles) outside of Dublin city centre along the scenic north Dublin coastline. With your admission ticket, step beyond the medieval castle door to enjoy a guided tour of the castle with a story dating back to the 12th century. The friendly and informative tour guides bring to life the story of Malahide Castle once owned by the Talbot Family for nearly 800 years. Enjoy a morning or afternoon exploring the 250 acre parkland with private gardens and the world renowned Avoca Café and retail store within the visitor centre.
