Tara's Palace is undoubtedly one of the world's most significant Dolls Houses.
Inspired by Sir Neville Wilkinson's celebrated Titania's Palace of 1907, Ron and Doreen McDonnell sought to recapture the spirit and purpose of Sir Neville, when they began the creation of their own masterpiece - Tara's Palace in 1980.
Meticulously constructed, it has taken over a decade to complete and work is still ongoing. Designed and built to one-twelfth scale, it encapsulates the grandeur and elegance of Ireland's three great 18th Century Mansions; Castletown House, Leinster House and Carton.
Paintings by leading Irish Artists and miniature furnishing masterpieces adorn the State Rooms and private apartments. The displays are augmented and supported by a collection of dolls, antique toys and other dolls houses, including "Portobello", circa 1700, one of the earliest surviving dolls houses from the Collection of Vivien Green, together with a Dolls House from the family of Lady Wilde (Oscar's Mother).
Please note that the site will be closed on the following dates due to the holding of concerts: June 16th, 17th, 23rd, 30th, July 1st and 21. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Opening Times:
April-September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed for lunch 1pm-2pm
Sunday and Public Holidays 2pm-6pm
Closed October-March.
Facilities:
Located in the grounds of Malahide Castle.
How to Get There:
By bus: 42 from Beresford Place (near Busaras).
By train: Suburban rail and DART from Connolly Station to Malahide.
