DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Ardgillan Castle (Prospect House)

Balbriggan

Co. Dublin

Ireland

Circa Date: 1738 w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Robert Taylor

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • "The Dining Room" (2020 - short). "Lies We Tell" (2023 - as the Knowl estate). "Royal Rendezvous" (2023).

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: O’Casey family, 16th century. Robert Usher, 17th century. The Rev. Robert Taylor, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Robert Taylor, 18th century; Taylor (Taylour) family here until 1962. Heinrich Potts, 1962-82.

    Current Ownership Type: Government

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: Owned by Fingal County Council and managed by Ardgillan Castle Ltd.

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 35318-492-212

    Fax: 35318-492-786

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://ardgillancastle.ie/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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