Ed the driver – Lexus…sweet! Great orientation tour of Dublin – history, views, wonderful! Drive up the coast north of Dublin to Howth – gorgeous views. Narrow, narrow roads. Unexpected visit to Malahide Castle owned by the Talbot family 1185-1973. Ed thought we should see it due to our interest in castles and history. Lovely Irish furniture and accessories. Lots of legends about the house - One of the more poignant legends concerns the morning of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, when fourteen members of the family breakfasted together in the dining room, never to return, as all were dead by nightfall. Drive to Powerscourt. Mile long drive with 2000 beech trees! The house is being renovated again after a devastating fire. Nice lunch. Great garden! Gorgeous waterfall. Return via the coast south of Dublin. Killiney, Dalkey, etc. Dinner in The Vault!
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