Celebrate National Heritage Week 2025 at Malahide Castle & Gardens with three engaging, free events designed to explore and appreciate our rich cultural heritage. No booking is required – simply come along and enjoy!
1. Malahide Castle Antique’s Roadshow
Date & Time: Sunday, 24th August 2025 | 11am – 3pm
Location: Project Room, Visitor Centre.
Join us to revisit the historic 1976 auction that dispersed the collection of Malahide Castle. Whether you purchased a mirror, chair, bed linen, china set, or simply attended the auction, we want to hear your stories and see your mementos! Our team will document stories, photographs, and objects, providing a unique glimpse into the castle’s past.
- Tea, coffee, and refreshments provided.
- Archive footage of the auction displayed throughout the day.
- The event concludes at 3pm with a special ‘show and tell’ presentation.
No booking necessary. Drop in anytime between 11am – 3pm.
For enquiries, email [email protected]
2. Turas threorithe tríd Ghaeilge ann Caisleáin Mhullach Íde
Date & Time: Monday, 18th August 2025 | 1pm
Location: Visitor Centre Ticket Desk.
Beidh turas threorithe trí Ghaeilge ar fáil faoi stair agus saibhreas Caisleain Mhullach Íde ar an 20ú lá dé mhí Mheán Fómhair. Ait chonaithe Muintir Thalbóid ó 1147 go dtí 1976, tá scéal Chaisleáin Mhullach Íde fíor thábhactadh ní amháin faoi stair an cheantair, ach stair na hÉireann chomh maith! Bígi linn le Laura Ni Dhubhir i rith Seachtain na hOidhreachta seo.
Booking isn’t required. Places on the tour will be offered on a first come first served basis on the day. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Please register at the ticket desk located in the visitor centre in the castle’s courtyard before arriving to the castle.
Additional information can be sought from [email protected]
3. Architectural Tour of Malahide Castle
Date & Time: Tuesday, 19th August 2025 | 1pm
Location: Visitor Centre Ticket Desk.
Discover the architectural wonders of Malahide Castle on a special behind-the-scenes tour led by architectural historian and castle curator, Cathal Dowd Smith. Explore 800 years of architectural evolution, from elegant eighteenth-century plasterwork to detailed nineteenth-century craftsmanship, and learn about recent conservation efforts.
- Tours offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Register at the visitor centre ticket desk upon arrival.
No booking necessary. Arrive early to secure your place.
For enquiries, email [email protected]