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About Newbridge Estate

Newbridge Demesne is an early 18th-century Georgian estate and mansion situated in north County Dublin, Ireland. It was built in 1736 by Charles Cobbe, Archbishop of Dublin, and remained the property of his Cobbe descendants until 1985. It was then acquired by Dublin County Council, in a unique arrangement, under which Newbridge House would remain the family home.Set within 400 acres of partially wooded parkland, Newbridge House is one of the finest surviving examples of Georgian architecture.

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Broadmeadow viaduct

Broadmeadow viaduct

3.18km from Newbridge Estate

The Broadmeadow viaduct is a rail bridge carrying the main Dublin to Belfast railway across the estuary of the Broadmeadow River, about 13 kilometres north of Dublin, Ireland. Just north of Malahide village, it is approximately 180 metres (600 feet) long and is a section of a longer crossing constructed as an embankment.

Rogerstown Estuary

Rogerstown Estuary

3.19km from Newbridge Estate

A beautiful tidal estuary that holds large numbers of waders and wildfowl in winter and the Rush Sailing Club is located near the estuary. The estuary is made up of saltwater marshes, raised salt marsh, wet meadows and riverine shallows and creeks. It covers an area of 3.63 km2, and is divided by a causeway and bridge built in the 1840s to carry the main Dublin–Belfast railway line.

Donabate Beach

Donabate Beach

3.64km from Newbridge Estate

A beautiful stretch of white sandy beach in North County Dublin and is a great spot for walking and canoeing. From the beach there are beautiful views of Lambay Island, Howth Peninsula and Malahide Estuary. Explore the many rock pools.

Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk

3.67km from Newbridge Estate

A beautiful footpath along the coast connects the beaches of Donabate. It leads past impressive cliffs and offers magnificent views over the Irish Sea and Lambay Island. It is an iconic location for a walk and also there are so many things to see and do here.

Malahide Beach

Malahide Beach

4.33km from Newbridge Estate

Malahide is an expansive stretch of sand that runs between the town and the estuary. It is a popular spot with beach walkers with a mix of dunes, beach, footpath and promenade running along its 2km length. A good picnic destination and is a good place where you can bring your family out.

Swords Castle

Swords Castle

4.46km from Newbridge Estate

The Castle situated in the centre of the ancient town of Swords is the only fortified residence of the Archbishop to survive in a reasonable state today. The buildings that make up the Castle form a rough pentagon enclosing an area of approximately 0.5 Ha with a perimeter wall of 305 meters. The Castle was built over a period of 400 years starting before 1200 A.D.

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County Dublin

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County Dublin is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland, located on the island's east coast, within the province of Leinster. Dublin city is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, as well as the largest city on the island of Ireland. Roughly 9 out of every 10 people in County Dublin lives within Dublin city and its suburbs.

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