Malahide Castle & Gardens
Caisleán Mhullach Íde
A medieval castle lived in by the Talbot family for nearly 800 years, with guided interiors, extensive gardens, a butterfly house and a half-day seaside town nearby.
Caisleán Mhullach Íde was home to the Talbot family from 1185 until 1976, making it one of Ireland's longest-occupied family castles. Guided tours take in the Oak Room, the Great Hall and the family portraits. The castle is surrounded by a park of about 100 hectares and a 6-hectare botanic garden, which contains a Victorian greenhouse and a butterfly house. Tickets are required, and advance booking for castle tours is recommended. Malahide station is about a 15-minute walk from the castle, reached by DART or suburban train, and the seafront promenade and restaurants in town are also worth exploring.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Croke Park
- Howth
- Samuel Beckett Bridge
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
- Glasnevin Cemetery
- Merrion Square
- GPO & O'Connell Street