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 Fingal for a Day
The
Skerries Mills complex comprises
a watermill, two windmills and associated mill races, mill pond
and wetlands. The history of the mills can be traced to the early
16th century while a bakery was established on the site in 1840.
The Mills demonstrate an efficient and clean use of water and windpower
and are a rare survival of the 17th, 18th and 19th century industrial
history. All three mills are restored to working order by FÁS &
Fingal County Council and are open to visitors throughout the year.
Tel: +353-1-8495208
email: skerriesmills@indigo.ie
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Fry
Model Railway
Situated in the grounds of Malahide Castle the Fry Model Railway
features a collection of handmade models of trains from the beginning
of rail travel in Ireland to the present day. This working railway,
covering some 2,300sq. ft, originates from a collection founded
in the 1920s and 30s by Cyril Fry, a railway engineer and draughtsman.
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The
Dublin Butterfly House features hundreds of butterflies
in a natural habitat and allows the visitor to experience their
fascinating life cycle at first hand. The Butterfly house affords
the visitor the pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most
spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. Open April
- Sept.
Tel: 01-8401285
www.dublinbutterfly.com
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National Transport Museum in
Howth Demesne houses Ireland's only comprehensive assembly of public
and commercial road transport. A century seperates the oldest of
the exhibits from the newest, recording the golden age of commercial
vehicles. For opening times please contact Fingal Tourism: info@fingaltourism.ie
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Dunsink
Observatory,
in Dublin 15, is Ireland's oldest scientific institution. Built
in 1783 Dunsink Observatory has for over 200 years provided Dublin
with information on the progress of astronomy. Admission is by ticket
only, tickets can be obtained by forwarding a stamped addressed
envelope to the Secretary, Dunsink Observatory, Dunsink, Dublin
15.
Tel: +353-1-8387911
Fax: +353-1-8387090
www.dunsink.dias.ie
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