Castle Glencairn
Glencairn
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About this place
Glencairn House is the official residence of the British Ambassador to Ireland. Glencairn has been the official residence of successive ambassadors since the 1950s. The house is located in the southern suburbs of Dublin, on the Murphystown Road in the Leopardstown area, adjacent to exit 14 of the M50 motorway.
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Getting There & Parking
Glencairn is located in County Dublin, roughly 13 km (10 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 126 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Kilgobbin Castle (0.8 km away).
Dublin13 km
~10 min driveBelfast191 km
~2h 50m drive
Nearest car park
126 m from landmark
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