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A Hidden Gem in North Co. Dublin on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries. Public Toilets
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The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of Mourne Mountains to the north and Lambay to the south-east. Ardgillan is a sanctuary for many species of animals, mammals and birds for which the wooded areas provide a safe retreat from surrounding agricultural land. Today the demesne is a stunning visitor attraction with a range of facilities the public can avail of, including;
Castle Tours
Tea Rooms (wheelchair accessible) and Playground Shop
State-of-the-art Children's Playground
Magnificent Gardens
Craft Shop
Garden Tours (Pre-booked)
Spectacular Cycle and Walking Paths
Artist Studios
Civil Wedding Ceremonies
Room Hire, Conference and Workshop Space
Picnic Areas *NO BARBEQUES! Free Car Parks
The main car park is located close to the demesne entrance at “Blackhills”, while a second car and coach park, adjacent to the castle is open for castle visitors from Monday to Saturday and for restricted use on Sundays and Public Holidays. The gardens are in three main parts, the formal Rose Garden and the Potentilla collection to the west of the castle, and the walled garden to the north-west which contains herb, vegetable, fruit, and ornamental sections. The state-of-the-art playground was opened in 2006 and has over 30 pieces of play equipment to enjoy from cradle swings for the very young to a large climbing space net for older children (under 12).

02/11/2026

Halloween 2026 at Ardgillan Castle - THANK YOU to all of our cast and staff and of course to everyone who came to our shows!!

45 sold out shows over 10 days!!! 👻👻👻😴😴

We hope you all enjoyed this years spooky fun in our haunted castle! In case you’re wondering, the ghosts did Finally make it back to their family crypt!! 😂

Huge thanks to Explore Fingal and Fáilte Ireland who supported and funded our event with their initiative.

So many amazing events happening all over our beautiful country! We hope you got to visit a few!

If you did make it to one of our shows and would like to leave some feedback, you can do by filling out a quick survey via the link below! This will greatly increase our chances of bringing bigger and spookier shows next year!! 🙌🙌

https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/GfCdgV

Happy Christmas! 🤣🥳🥳

30/10/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Balbriggan Town Awards! 🏆

Do you know someone making a real difference in our community?

The Balbriggan Tourism Committee is inviting nominations for individuals and groups who deserve recognition in: ✨ Community & Integration 🎭 Arts, Culture & Music ⚽ Sport 🌿 Tidy Towns 💼 Business

The awards celebrate outstanding community spirit, volunteer work, charitable achievements, sporting success, creativity and business excellence.

📅 Awards Night: Tuesday, 1 December 2026 📍 Bracken Court Hotel 🕢 7.30pm

📝 Nomination forms are available from Balbriggan Library, Flemington Community Centre, Castlelands Community Centre and the Balbriggan Tourism Office.

⏰ Closing date for nominations: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4pm

Let’s celebrate the people who make Balbriggan such a special place. ❤️

LINK TO VOTE

https://bailebrigin.com/

Our Balbriggan
Explore Fingal
Balbriggan Tourist Office
Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce

28/10/2026

🎄✨ Christmas starts at Ardgillan Castle✨🎄

Join us for a magical weekend of festive shopping, family fun and Christmas cheer inside the beautifully decorated rooms of Ardgillan Castle.

🎁 30+ local makers, artists & designers
🎨 Elf face painting for little ones
🎶 Live music throughout the weekend
☕ Festive treats & seasonal refreshments
✨ A warm Christmas atmosphere in a stunning historic setting

Discover unique handcrafted gifts, festive décor, jewellery, artwork, homewares, artisan foods and so much more while supporting local businesses this Christmas.

📍 Ardgillan Castle
📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December 2026

Gather your family and friends, soak up the festive atmosphere and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. ❤️

Aoife Greene
Valinora Troy
Irish - French Luxury Home Fragrance
saegul
Déithe Soaps
Joe Mallon
Wilderly Wildflower 🍃🌷
Cuisle Designs
Silkaboo
Małgorzata Szyjka
Bianca
The Crafty Pebblers | Woodcraft & Fibre Art
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Rachel Merrigan
Amanda Vencatasamy
Denise Kerney
Fabian Ragnar Craft
Ola | Clay, Sea & Stories
Louise Murphy
Michael Dempsey
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West Cork Silver by PB

Ellybell
SYFRANA
Elayne Heaney | Wonderfully Weathery Books
Alessandra Pollicini
Paul
Kore Beauty
Siobhan Finnie Designer/Artist cottage.soap
The Irish Garden

28/10/2026

Monster mash ⚰️👻🎃

27/10/2026

27.10.26 Happy Tuesday 👻🎃 from Ardgillan Castle & Demesne

27/10/2026

Still looking for Halloween plans?

Fingal has over 100 events happening across 20+ venues, with everything from spooky castle tours to magical pumpkin trails, Irish folklore and fireworks!

Here are a few to consider:
Craic from the Crypt - Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan
📅 October 22nd - November 1st Ardgillan Castle

I went along to this one and LOVED it! A brilliant mix of Irish folklore, history, humour and a few unexpected jump scares as the castle's former residents return to haunt its halls! 😂

Pumpkins After Dark - Newbridge House & Farm, Donabate
📅 October 2nd - 31st
A colourful family-friendly evening experience. No jump scares, so it's perfect for the little ones! Pumpkins After Dark Ireland Newbridge House and Farm

Samhain Tours - Howth Castle
📅 Selected dates, October 28th - November 1st
Explore the historic castle with a guide and discover centuries of fascinating history, ghost stories and Irish Halloween traditions.

Festival of Fire - Halloween Night!
📅 October 31st - From 6:30pm
Fireworks at 7:30pm!

And these are only a handful of the events happening across Fingal this Halloween!.

Explore Fingal

27/10/2026

Super fun morning with Deric from Ireland AM this morning at Ardgillan Castle!

He met all of our resident ghosts and got to experience the ‘Craic from the Crypt’ first hand!! 👻👻

Deric is such a pro at what he does and such a pleasure to sit and have a coffee and chat after all the morning madness! 👻😆

Explore Fingal

26/10/2026

Ireland AM are returning to Ardgillan Castle this Tuesday morning 27th October 8am!!

We are so excited to welcome Deric back to Ardgillan where Tom Reilly and Ingrid Madsen will be talking all things “Ireland, Home of Halloween” and about all the wonderful amenities and events that Ardgillan Castle has to offer - especially our Halloween tours, Ardgillan Residents Return: Craic from the Crypt” currently running until 1st November!

As we approach Samhain, the veil is thin and the ghosts of the former residents have returned to Ardgillan. They are wandering the dark halls of the castle… we hope Deric is brave enough to enter the haunted castle! 👻

Explore Fingal Our Balbriggan - Get Involved Ireland AM

Address

Ardgillan Castle
Balbriggan
CODUBLIN

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+35318492212

Website

http://www.ardgillancastle.ie/

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