Malahide Castle sits in Malahide, a seaside village in County Fingal, a short way north of Dublin. Its address is Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The castle is also known in Irish as Caisleán Mhullach Íde, and the site is often called Malahide Castle & Gardens.
The castle dates from the 12th century and was home to the Talbot family for nearly 800 years. That long family connection gives the building a lived-in character, and it is the reason the rooms hold so much of their period furniture and portraits. A visit is less about a ruin and more about walking through a house that was once a family's everyday home.
What to expect
- Period interiors, furnished to reflect the castle's long occupation
- Portraits hanging through the rooms, many of them connected to the Talbot family
- Botanical gardens around the grounds, a pleasant place to walk at a slower pace
Planning your trip
Because Malahide is a village with a harbour and a coastline, a visit to the castle pairs easily with time spent wandering the surrounding streets and the shore. The demesne itself is a green setting, so it suits a relaxed half day or longer. If you want to check current details before you go, you can telephone the castle on +353 1 816 9538.