The castle’s west lawn is a 20-acre field that’s perfect for a breezy stroll. The Malahide Castle Concerts are held there.
Malahide Castle played a vital role in Medieval Irish history. It was built by the Talbots in 1185, when King Henry II gifted the lands and harbour of Malahide to Richard Talbot. From then on, the Talbots were inextricably linked to Malahide’s history and evolution.
Malahide Castle was occupied for almost 11 years (1549-1660) by the English politician Myles Corbett, Lord Chief Baron of Ireland when Cromwell confiscated ‘Malahide’s land.
Following Cromwell’s death, Corbett was hanged and the castle was returned to the Talbots. There were significant structural additions to the architecture of Malahide under the reign of Edward IV, the most notable of which were the towers.