Location and Environs

Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries, 20 miles north of Dublin city. It is unique among Dublin's Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys of the coastline. A panorama, taking in Rockabill Lighthouse, Colt, Church, Shenick and Lambay Islands may be seen from several places in the park. On most days the Cooley and Mourne mountains, some forty miles north of Ardgillan may be seen, including Slieve Gullion, which is 1,894 feet (579 metres) in height.

The Demesne consists of 78.5 hectares (194 acres) of rolling pastureland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Bay of Drogheda. Ardgillan is a sanctuary for many species of mammals and birds for which the densely wooded grounds provide a safe retreat from surrounding agricultural land.

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