Our Spring into Heritage tours will begin on Thursday 27th March and finish on 4th May.

Take a guided tour of this wonderful country house in Marlay Park. Hear the story of how the original 17th century house, The Grange, was purchased in 1764 by David La Touche of French Huguenot origin, extended, renamed Marlay, becoming home to many La Touches including Anne La Touche who painted and drew pictures of the house and grounds. It was sold in 1864 to Robert Tedcastle, the well known Dublin coal merchant. The Tedcastle family lived at Marlay until 1925, when Philip Love (a market gardener, who at one time was the largest tomato producer in Ireland) acquired the House. Dublin County Council acquired the house as part of the development of Marlay Park 50 years ago.

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Event Dates

• Thursday: March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st  
• Sunday: March 30th, April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27rd, May 4th
• Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
• Tour Duration: 60 minutes
• Max Capacity: 15 people
• Limited wheelchair access. Please phone: 01 20 47011 in advance if you require wheelchair access.

Booking Essentials

• Meet at the front steps of Marlay House, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
• The Tour Guide will open the door and admit group at tour start time. House door will be closed when tour commences.
• Event must be pre-booked.

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