A seaside town south of the city, Dalkey’s rich history is front and
centre, with a 10th century church and two Norman castles right on the
main street. From the town, it’s a short walk to the harbour, where you
can take a boat trip to Dalkey Island, or if you’re feeling adventurous,
go abseiling at Killiney Hill.
It was founded as a Viking settlement and became an important port during the Middle Ages. According to John Clyn, it was one of the ports through which the plague
entered Ireland in the mid-14th century. In modern times, Dalkey has
become a thriving seaside suburb and a minor tourist attraction. It has
been home to many writers and celebrities including Jane Emily Herbert, Maeve Binchy, Hugh Leonard, Bono, Van Morrison and Enya
Dalkey is famous for its award winning Pubs and Restaurants. Dalkey's
main street, Castle Street, has a 10th Century church and two 14th
Century Norman castles, one of which houses The Heritage Centre. There
are numerous scenic and historical walks and tours. Free tourist maps
are available from shops in the town and at Dalkey Castle. Dalkey Hill
offers spectacular views over Dublin City, Dublin Bay and the Dublin and
Wicklow Mountains. Deilg Inis Living History Theatre Company run live
theatre performances every half-hour at Dalkey Castle and Heritage
Centre. Boats are available to hire at Bulloch Harbour on Harbour Road
and Yacht trips around Dalkey Island can be taken from nearby Dun
Laoghaire Harbour. Dalkey Quarry is a very popular rock climbing and
abseiling venue. Killiney Hill is a popular launch site for
para-gliders, the wind coming in off the sea offers good lift.
Dalkey’s story begins on Dalkey Island
some six and a half thousand years ago. It is from the island that
mainland Dalkey got its name. The old Irish name for the island was
Deilg Inis meaning Thorn Island. This was changed to Dalk-Ei by the
Vikings and later anglicised to the familiar Dalkey. The mainland also
became known as Dalkey.
Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
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Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
- See more at: http://www.ilovedalkey.com/about-dalkey/dalkey-history/#sthash.Wq3VXrOV.dpuf
Dalkey’s story begins on Dalkey Island
some six and a half thousand years ago. It is from the island that
mainland Dalkey got its name. The old Irish name for the island was
Deilg Inis meaning Thorn Island. This was changed to Dalk-Ei by the
Vikings and later anglicised to the familiar Dalkey. The mainland also
became known as Dalkey.
Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
- See more at: http://www.ilovedalkey.com/about-dalkey/dalkey-history/#sthash.viVeUszP.dpuf
Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
- See more at: http://www.ilovedalkey.com/about-dalkey/dalkey-history/#sthash.viVeUszP.dpuf
Dalkey’s story begins on Dalkey Island
some six and a half thousand years ago. It is from the island that
mainland Dalkey got its name. The old Irish name for the island was
Deilg Inis meaning Thorn Island. This was changed to Dalk-Ei by the
Vikings and later anglicised to the familiar Dalkey. The mainland also
became known as Dalkey.
Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
- See more at: http://www.ilovedalkey.com/about-dalkey/dalkey-history/#sthash.viVeUszP.dpuf
Through the fifth and sixth centuries the north end of Dalkey Island was the location of a promontory fort and in that fort the remains of amphorae (wine containers), glass wares and bronze pins and clasps have been found. In some instances these goods were produced locally but some were imported from as far away as Greece, North Africa and the Dalmatian cost, off Croatia.
In the seventh century by which time Christianity flourished in all parts of Ireland, a saintcalled Begnet (Becnat) is associated with this area. Becnat’s churches in Dalkey were therefore thought to be subject to the monastery in Glendalough. The Early Christian Church on Dalkey Island was founded in 700 AD and there may have been a foundation on the Island from the 600s.
In the early 900s we find that the Vikings have moved, after their defeat in Dublin, to re-group on Dalkey Island. They are doing a roaring trade in slaves and are using the Island as a holding place for their unfortunate prisoners. A hoard of Viking coins found in Victorian times in Castle St Dalkey have the head of the King Edgar who ruled from nine fifty nine until nine seventy five. (They are now in the British Museum).
- See more at: http://www.ilovedalkey.com/about-dalkey/dalkey-history/#sthash.viVeUszP.dpuf
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