Howth

The seaside fishing village of Howth was our next destination. It was pronounced "hove". The drive was scenic and quick, and we were once again blessed with decidedly non-Irish weather. It was partly sunny and not raining!

Harbour seals were popping their heads up.

Howth happens to be the home of the olympic committee for the Republic of Ireland.

 

We passed a Garda traffic stop on the way back into Dublin.

Malahide Castle

Home of the Talbot family from the Middle Ages until 1976 when the last family member sold it to the government.

The Abbey

Detail in the Oak Room

The Small Drawing Room

The Large Drawing Room

Rose Talbot, the last Talbot heir to live in the castle is the small, blonde girl.

Bathroom

The Lord's bedroom

The Lady's bedroom

The Lady's dressing room.

View from the Lady's bedroom.

Children's bedroom.

The Great Hall

Kilmainham Gaol