Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty
seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home of the Talbot
family for 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. There is a legend that says that the Malahide Castle is haunted by five ghosts and their presence is felt in every room. Currently the Malahide Castle is a little museum but is one of the principal atractives of Ireland.
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. There is a legend that says that the Malahide Castle is haunted by five ghosts and their presence is felt in every room. Currently the Malahide Castle is a little museum but is one of the principal atractives of Ireland.
The Malahide
village is north Dublin´s premier town. This picturesque village is not only
renowned for its beauty but for its diverse selection of boutiques, bars &
restaurants all within stones throw from the grounds of Malahide Castle.
So the
Malahide Castle is a very interesting place to visit.
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