Malahide Castle
Ireland, 14 km north of Dublin, Malahide, Dublin Road
Description:
Malahide Castle was founded in 1185 by the knight Richard Talbot, who received this estate for his faithful service during the expansion of King Henry II into Ireland.
The castle belonged to the Talbot dynasty for 791 years. The exception is several years, when during the subjugation of Ireland to Oliver Cromwell, his henchman Miles Corbet lived in the castle. After the death of Cromwell, Corbet hanged himself and his ghost, according to legend, still lives in the walls of the fortress.
Another tragic story of the castle is the death of 14 members of the Tablebot family in 1690 during the Battle of the Boyne River.
Today, the castle has preserved unique old furniture, interior. Near the palace there is a magnificent park - the total area of the estate covers more than 250 acres.
In addition, there is a museum of railway models in the castle.