Malahide Castle near Dublin is one of the oldest castles of Ireland with the oldest part of the castle dating back to the 12th Century. It was occupied primarily by the Talbot family until it was sold in 1975 to the State of Ireland by Rose Talbot. The only period that the Talbots did not occupy the was from 1649-1660 when Cromwell awarded the estate to Miles Corbet. Corbet was hanged after the demise of Cromwell & the estate was restored to the Talbots. We did tour the inside of the castle, though we were not allowed to take pictures. The woodwork & borders along the ceiling amongst other things (like a huge copper tub, some beautiful tables with inlaid woodwork, & gorgeous massive dining table & chairs) were all there to be seen. The castle is haunted with the most notorious ghost being the murdered jester "Puck".
Garden walls at Malahide.
The church & cemetery at Malahide.
In the stable yard at Malahide
Lilies blooming on the castle grounds.
After visiting the castle here, we then went to check in to our last overnight stop, unloaded the rental car & return it. Right up the road from the rental place too, so we only had to walk about a kilometer back to the hotel. One last Guinness while Ireland to toast our stay as we head home to Chicago tomorrow!
Slan to Ireland but I bring home some wonderful memories, good times with my daughter & husband, many wonderful acquaintances along the way - even the four legged ones, many many pictures & a a few trinkets, sweaters & other gifts!
All in all in was a great adventure & we were blessed with safe travels!
beannaithe taistil cách!
Rita
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