Spending an Afternoon at Malahide Castle & Gardens

Malahide Castle & Gardens was such a sweet little escape and a lovely way to spend an afternoon in Ireland with my mom.  A friend of mine kindly sent a list of top things to do in the Dublin area and along with the Howth Cliffs,  Malahide Castle & Gardens topped the list. Which after spending an afternoon around the grounds and garden, I definitely see why.