Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Ireland

Went out to-day and went here lovely day sun shining on us , what more could you ask for ..

Ardgillan CastleThe 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 in 1738. It stands on the elevated coastline commanding magnificent views of the Irish Sea. The house consists of two storeys 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 to Heinrich Potts of Westphalia. In 1982 the estate was sold to the County Council.