Have been here many times since childhood, there trip over and back on the boat is always a great experience. It is unspoiled and the views looking back over Dublin to Wicklow are stunning!

I am not sure if you are allowed visit the Island anymore but if you can its worth a visit to see the ruins thereon. Watch out for the wild animals though.

Dalkey Island is beautiful, magic. It is said that slaves where left there for some time because the currents around it are so terrible that anyone who'd try to escape swimming had very little chance to live. Don't swim to Dalkey Island, watch it from the shore or from a boat. We often like to do both.

Went here as a kid. Its great on a perfect sunny day in Ireland. It can be windy on the island, but you cant do better for a picnic in Dublin on the coast. I highly recommend for a family or couple to take a picnic and get the boat out on a sunny day. Take a kite, bring a... More

if you feel like you need a bit privacy and like run from the city, go there, in summer time there is a boat which you can use, great place for a family or romantic picnic

Dive, dive, dive, only way to go but I due suggest using a dive centre or dive with somebody who knows the location as currents are fierce.

Scenic views of Dalkey Harbour, Dalkey Park, Killiney and surrounding areas. A local historic place of beauty and interest. Loved it

Unfortunately unless you have access to a private boat there is no way of getting to the island currently but if you can get there, do!

No one lives on this island that was supposedly used as a Viking base. Now all that remains is just the ruins of church and a Martello Tower. Supposedly there are some wild goats on it but I have not seen them lately from shore. The best place to view Dalkey Island is either from Coliemore Harbour just down the... More