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Dalkey Travel Guide: 34 reviews and 78 photos

Dalkey, a pretty village near Dublin - Dalkey

I like Dalkey because its kept some sense of the village it was while being incorporated into ever expanding Dublin. Its location has helped in this regard, limiting development to some extent(sea on one side, national park on the other). There are literally Dalkeyites who have not stepped out of the village in years, finding in it all they need. No wonder Dalkey has its own King . . . :-)

Intro Updated Oct 18, 2006
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Reviews (15)

Drop in place Restaurants (6)

The Idlewilde is one of several cafes in the village and offers breakfast and lunch food with good coffee. Its the sort... more travel advice

Popular Indian Restaurants (6)

Recently refurbished, Jaipoor serves a wide range of Indian food. I'm no expert on Indian food but I really enjoyed it... more travel advice

Dalkey Heritage Centre Things to Do (6)

This gives a great view of the history of the village and is housed in one of the original 7 castles of Castle St (goats... more travel advice

John Dowland Off The Beaten Path (1)

In a small park on the coast near Dalkey can be found a plaque to John Dowland, the elizabethan composer who was... more travel advice

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Written Mar 17, 2007

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vesna04 Sep 16, 2007 at 12:04 PM

Lovely place ! Regards.
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Bilimari Jul 23, 2007 at 4:49 PM

I grew up reading Lafcadio's stories thinking he was a Japanese guy. (Books had his Japanese name on it.) I'm reading "the Dalkey archive" now. I should take DART over to Darkey when I'm in Dublin next time. :)
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thedouglas Apr 22, 2007 at 11:33 AM

I love this little village. Stayed here twice as the same B&B. Bet its still there! Doesn't Enya live here?? - and Van Morrison?
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MalenaN Mar 9, 2007 at 10:38 PM

Dalkey is a lovely place! I enjoyed both Dalkey and Killiney and the walk through the park and would go there again when I visit Dublin again (someday hopefully).
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tini58de Dec 26, 2006 at 2:13 PM

Lovely little page - I really guess we will have to come back to Dublin!!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Ruadrhi and that the New Year will bring you all the best!
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BeatChick Aug 19, 2006 at 5:41 PM

Lovely little page on Dalkey! I enjoyed the read. :)