- Malahide Castle dates to the 12 Century when Richard Talbot, as all good Normans were wont to do, built a castle on lands gifted by King Henry II.
- Malahide Castle isn’t just any castle; it’s a place where every stone has a story and history comes alive before your eyes.
- A story goes that some of the Dublin Garrison assisted Myles Corbet's relations in an attempt to recapture Malahide Castle and besieged the wall with cannon.
- Set on 260 acres of lush parkland in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, the castle and grounds are one of the most popular attractions in Dublin.
- We took the train to Malahide and were able to just walk out, turn right and 10 min we were at the castle. I think that’s the best way to go.
- Malahide Castle is one of the oldest castles in Ireland, dating all the way back to 1174! Learn all about its colourful history with the classic tour!
- Malahide Castle offers guided tours of the castle’s grand rooms and banqueting hall. Of particular interest are the Oak Room and the Grand Hall.
- The last Baron De Malahide lived in the castle until his death in 1973 when the castle was inherited by his sister Rose and subsequently sold to the Irish State in 1975.
- Monday – Sunday: 9:30 – 1730pm November – March the last castle tour is at 1530 Closed: December 24 — 26. Tours of Malahide Castle.