Howth Castle in North County Dublin was the home of the St. Lawrence family from 1230s until 1909. William St. Lawrence, 4th Earl of Howth died without issue in 1909 extinguishing the family lines and titles and his castle in decay.

His successor, Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence set about restoring and expanding the castle through the guidance of Edwin Lutyens, dragging the antiquated castle from dilapidation into the modern age.

The transfer of ownership occurred during formative years in Irish history Daniel Eglington-Carey’s talk will examine the position of Howth Castle during this time.

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