Old Drogheda
Society
Reminder - The Old Drogheda Society will hold an evening outing to
Ardgillan Castle on Wednesday June 17th 2015
Ardgillan Castle
and Demesne is one Ireland’s hidden gems. Set in spectacular parklands
overlooking the Irish Sea with a magnificent view of the Mourne
Mountains. As well as the castle, the demesne features a
walled and rose garden both of which present an orderly profusion of colour.
The
name Ardgillan is derived from the Irish "Árd Choill" meaning
"High Wood". Ardgillan is a large country house with castellated
embellishments built by the Rev. Robert Taylor, who famously paid his employees
in free lodgings and whiskey, in 1738.
It stands on the elevated coastline
commanding magnificent views of the Irish Sea. The house consists of two
stories over basement, which extend under the south lawns. Robert Taylor was a
grandson of the Thomas Taylor who worked with William Petty on the mid-17th
century Down Survey of Ireland.
The house remained in the Taylor family until
1962 when the estate was sold to Heinrich Potts of Westphalia. In 1982 the
estate was sold to the County Council.
The ground floor rooms and kitchen are
open to the Public. Upstairs there is a permanent exhibition of the Down Survey
colour maps and text and the Hutton Coachbuilders drawings and text.
Ardgillan
does not normally cater for evening tours so this is a unique opportunity to
visit this very interesting castle.
Cost including coach travel, guided tour, tea/coffee and
sandwiches in the Whyte's of Stamullen is €15. This outing is also open to
nonmembers of the Old Drogheda Society.
Bus departs Bolton Square 6.30pm sharp and Millmount at
6.45pm sharp.
Advance booking is essential and bookings are now being
taken in the Governor's House, Millmount. Phone 041-9833097 or e-mail info@droghedamuseum.ie
Drogheda Museum Millmount
History, Archaeology &
Heritage,
Governor's House,
Millmount,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth,
Ireland
0419833097
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