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Group Travel suggested Half Day trips
Option 1 : Dublin Zoo
First Opened to the public in 1745, and with 1760 acres, the biggest urban park
in Europe. The Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Dublin. A world of
animals in a spectacular setting.
Included in the Phoenix Park is:
• Aras an Uachtarain - First built in 1754, and home and workplace of the Irish
President
• The Wellington Monument and Papal Cross.
• The People's Flower Garden
• The USA Ambasador's Residence
• Farmleigh House
• Ashtown Castle
Option 2 : Malahide Castle
Set on 250 acres of parkland in the seaside town of Malahide, the castle has
been a fortress and family home to the Talbot family for nearly eight hundred
years.
The house is furnished with beautiful period furniture and an extensive
collection of Irish paintings. Part of which is wheelchair accessible
The gardens span 22 acres with 7 glasshouses and extensive woodland walks and
the grounds include a coffee shop and craft shop. Also in the castle is Fry
Model Railway, one of the world's largest miniture railways and a treat for all
railway enthusiasts and an exhibition of historic dolls houses
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