Remains of Tallaght Castle
Remains of Tallaght Castle, incorporated into the St. Mary's Priory Buildings. This ancient tower, which was built in 1324, is the only remaining portion of Tallaght Castle.
© South Dublin Libraries.Remains of Tallaght Castle
© South Dublin Libraries.
© South Dublin Libraries.
Remains of Tallaght Castle
Remains of Tallaght Castle, incorporated into the St. Mary's Priory Buildings. This ancient tower, which was built in 1324, is the only remaining portion of Tallaght Castle.
© South Dublin Libraries.In 1324, building commenced on Tallaght Castle and it was finished some time before 1349. A century later, it was reported to be in need of repair.
This photograph shows what remains today of Tallaght Castle. One of its ancient towers was incorporated into the buildings of St. Mary's Priory.
Archbishop's Palace at Tallaght in 1820
Archbishop's Palace at Tallaght in 1820.
© South Dublin Libraries.Archbishop's Palace at Tallaght in 1820
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© South Dublin Libraries.
Archbishop's Palace at Tallaght in 1820
Archbishop's Palace at Tallaght in 1820.
© South Dublin Libraries.In 1792, the then Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop Hoadley, demolished the castle and built himself a palace on the same grounds. By 1821, the palace too had fallen into ruin and an Act of Parliament was passed stating that it was unfit for habitation. The palace was then demolished.