Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, an award-winning tourist attraction in the acclaimed picturesque heritage town of Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland is a 14th century medieval Castle which these days sees history & literature spring to life through fun & engaging costumed actor-led guided tours. It also boasts an Irish Writers’ Gallery of creative artists connected to the area from Joyce to Bono and Beckett to Binchy, holding annual events connected with her work and Joyce's 'Ulysses' around Bloomsday.

Dalkey itself is colourful and vibrant with boutique stores and a myriad of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, an ideal day out away from a bustling Dublin City Centre. A quick trip by DART, bus, bike or car will rapidly transport you to the Castle. Dubbed 'Ireland's Amalfi Coast' there are several incredibly scenic and historical walking or cycling routes from the town along the coast up to Killiney Hill which boasts a stunning vista. The Castle runs tours & has maps available.