2007 Dublin: Dalkey Castle
Dalkey (Irish: Deilginis, meaning "Thorn Island") is a town located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland.
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 points through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century.
In modern times, Dalkey has become a prosperous seaside suburb and a minor tourist attraction.It is the also a district of some of Ireland's wealthiest citizens.Dalkey also during the 18th century was ruled in a monarch like style where by all rule came from the Dalkey Manor estate.It was ruled by the Reynolds family,with the infamous Graham Reynolds being in charge.The Reynolds reigned over the area until around 1800 when they surrendered their rule to the British Empire under the 1800 Act of Union.
Dalkey is the original home town of two well-known Irish writers, novelist Maeve Binchy and playwright Hugh Leonard. It is also the setting for Flann O'Brien's novel The Dalkey Archive.
In recent years several well-known Irish and international figures bought property in the area such as U2 members Bono and The Edge; Enya, the reclusive Celtic music artist; and musicians Chris de Burgh and Van Morrison. Former host of the Late Late Show, Pat Kenny, and TV3 current affairs host Vincent Browne are residents. Film directors Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan also live in the town.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is in Castle Street Dalkey. Billed as "The Medieval Experience", it is possible to explore the fourteenth century fortified town house/castle. You are able to climb to the battlements for spectacular views of the surrounding sea and mountains.
2007 Dublin: Dalkey Castle
Dalkey (Irish: Deilginis, meaning "Thorn Island") is a town located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland.
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 points through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century.
In modern times, Dalkey has become a prosperous seaside suburb and a minor tourist attraction.It is the also a district of some of Ireland's wealthiest citizens.Dalkey also during the 18th century was ruled in a monarch like style where by all rule came from the Dalkey Manor estate.It was ruled by the Reynolds family,with the infamous Graham Reynolds being in charge.The Reynolds reigned over the area until around 1800 when they surrendered their rule to the British Empire under the 1800 Act of Union.
Dalkey is the original home town of two well-known Irish writers, novelist Maeve Binchy and playwright Hugh Leonard. It is also the setting for Flann O'Brien's novel The Dalkey Archive.
In recent years several well-known Irish and international figures bought property in the area such as U2 members Bono and The Edge; Enya, the reclusive Celtic music artist; and musicians Chris de Burgh and Van Morrison. Former host of the Late Late Show, Pat Kenny, and TV3 current affairs host Vincent Browne are residents. Film directors Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan also live in the town.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is in Castle Street Dalkey. Billed as "The Medieval Experience", it is possible to explore the fourteenth century fortified town house/castle. You are able to climb to the battlements for spectacular views of the surrounding sea and mountains.