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Filming still taking place in Malahide’s Main Street, and apparently will move to the marina next week.
A visit to Malahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century. The name Malahide is thought to derive from the Gaelic for Mulluch (high point) and Taoide (tide).
Between 1649-60, Oliver Cromwell forcibly took the castle and granted it to Miles Corbet. After Cromwell’s demise, Corbet was hanged and the castle returned. Changes were then made so the castle was no longer seen as a defence, but as a dwelling.
We would thoroughly recommend the tour. A very entertaining and informative guide. A snippet: ‘Malahide Orange’ is a recognised colour on a decorator’s paint chart. She also described how to use a 1960’s Teas Maid in great detail for the uninitiated.
The oak room has panels dating from the 16th century depicting biblical scenes. Any suggestions for this one? We’re thinking the Good Samaritan.
Pineapples are a symbol of welcome, that is why they are often carved on front entrance pillars. The very rich would use them as part of their table display, but they weren’t eaten. In fact they were so expensive they were often hired for an event.
We loved the butterfly house.
![Ireland - Malahide - When Lord Milo died in 1973, his sister Rose inherited the estate. With death duties, however, she couldn’t afford to maintain the castle and sold it to the Irish State. Rose moved to Tasmania, where the Talbots owned another [now heritage listed] homestead called Malahide, near the town Fingal.](http://assets.tripmii.com/userimages/destination/960x0/ebab501fd7e6587b82df37bf1e0517a4.jpg)
When Lord Milo died in 1973, his sister Rose inherited the estate. With death duties, however, she couldn’t afford to maintain the castle and sold it to the Irish State. Rose moved to Tasmania, where the Talbots owned another [now heritage listed] homestead called Malahide, near the town Fingal.
Lord Milo Talbot created the botanic gardens when he inherited the estate in 1948. He took a particular interest in Southern Hemisphere plants and the garden has a fine collection of Australasian and Chilean ones.
The Bell Tower was thought to be a remnant of the medieval fortifications, but it is an 18th century folly.
As well as the loss of life when the castle was captured by Cromwell, war away from the castle brought tragedy, too. Fourteen members of the family died at the Battle of the Boyne.
We loved the garden, and found it very peaceful. A song thrush sang his complete repertoire for us.
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