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Lolaido House
is centrally located for the many attractions that are available in
the Fingal Area.
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Ardgillan as a concert venue!
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Ardgillan Castle
Built for Robert Taylor, Dean of Clonfert, in 1738. Beautifully
restored and furnished in Victorian style, the principal and
kitchens are open to the public. There is also the beautiful
gardens and large park area. A coffee shop and souvenir boutique
are provided.
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Man of War Pub
This pub is located very close to Lolaido House. The pub has
been in existence since 1595 and is renowned in history. Today it offers a fantastic
night view of Dublin City and has Irish Music on Monday nights.
Lately the restaurant has a new lease of life and the food is
excellent.
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Loughshinney Motor Bike Road Racing.
Each year during the first weekend of July this
road race event is run just outside Skerries. It has a large
following from people all over Ireland and England. The weather
is usually fine and dry and the crowds can be very large,
20,000 or more lining the circuit. In mid December there
is another race meeting in Kilalane.
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Newgrange
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The site of Newgrange (the modern name for the ancient
site of Brugh na Boinne, the House of the Boyne) was discover
in A.D. 1699. It is one of many passage tombs in Ireland and
has been radiocarbon dated to approximately 3200 B.C., and
is situated in the Boyne Valley.
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Thatched Roof in Skerries
The tradition of thatched roofs is still visible in Skerries.
This one is of a newly restored roof and can be seen beside the
Allied Irish Bank. Note the decorative finish on the top of the
roof. Similar roofs can be seen in the Fingal area with reeds
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Malahide Castle & Demesne
Built in the 12th century by the Talbot's, who were in
residence until 1975. The oldest part of the present castle
is a 14th century tower. The castle contains the national
portrait collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. The
medieval oak panelled room is unique. A coffee shop and souvenir
boutique are provided.
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Lolaido House
is 2 Km to the town of Skerries, 4Km to Loughshinney, 8Km to Rush
and 5Km to Lusk, all of which have the attractions of sailing, fishing,
walking, beaches, golfing, restaurants, and of course, traditional
Irish pubs.
Lolaido House
is situated on the Skerries Road Racing circuit and for those
in the know, its before the Hairpin.
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