DALKEY
Dalkey is a coastal village and resort situated about eight miles (13km) South
East of Dublin City Centre.
Dalkey is named after its
neighbouring island (Dalkey island). The village was a Medieval
port, and thrived as a seaside suburb
from the nineteenth century. This was mainly because of building
of the railway.
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Dalkey was founded originally as a Viking settlement, and became a major port during the Middle Ages.
Dalkey was one of the
areas
through
which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century (According
to John Clyn). These days, Dalkey has become a very popular seaside
suburb and
tourist attraction.
Dalkey today, is well served by rail and bus. The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) service stops in Dalkey village train station.
You
can also travel to Dalkey by taking the bus (59) from Dun Laoghaire.
Here you
can see the spectacular views of Killiney
Bay and Dalkey Island. It is about a thirty minute walk to Dalkey
village.
Dalkey is a popular village, with house prices
rocketing in the past six years. It is still possible to imagine
it
as a nineteenth century area because it is mostly unspoiled, and seems
to have avoided twentieth century changes.
There are many fascinating shops, which include a couple of art galleries, a delicatessen and second-hand bookshop.
There are also several pubs, and restaurants, food take-aways, cafes, and a wine shop..
There is a pleasent walk through Dalkey Hill, which is a wooded park off Dalkey Avenue.
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