Description: This 15th century restored tower house in another premier spot for tourists in Dublin. With just 20minutes from the city centre, Dalkey offers historical walks, heritage trails about the customs and folklore of Ireland coupled with a visit to the St Begnet's Church & Graveyard. Besides offering a full day schedule for sight seeing, Dalkey has a number of bistros, bars and cafes to satisfy you after a long and hectic day on the trail of history.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is comprised of a fifteenth century Tower house, called Goat Castle after the Cheevers' family who lived there in the 1600s; a tenth century Church & Graveyard dedicated to St Begnet.
The Modern Exhibition Area is bright and spacious and looks out on the St Begnet's Church & Graveyard. It houses the Rathdown Slab, a pre-Christian burial marker which was found in St Begnet's Graveyard.
There are Information Panels on Dalkey's origins which began in 4500BC on Dalkey Island. The stories and legends of Dalkey such as the Dalkey Gold Rush with Etty Scott and the Crowning of the King of Dalkey are also chronicled.
The award-winning Heritage Centre includes a fifteenth century medieval tower house, a tenth century Church & Graveyard, a Gift Shop & Dalkey Town Hall, a Modern Exhibition Area and a vibrant Art Gallery. Scaled models and information panels with text written by local Tony-Award winner, Hugh Leonard, vividly illustrate the history of the area.
The rich literary history of the area is enhanced by the fact that James Joyce set Chapter Two of Ulysses in Dalkey. International best selling author, Maeve Binchy and film-director, Neil Jordan live in Dalkey. There is a Writers' Gallery with information on the acclaimed writers of the locality.
A short Introductory Tour is included in the admission price. You can view a video of the archaeology of the area.
Stroll through the centuries ...with a visit to Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre!
This award-winning restored 15th century castle and heritage centre is only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre. Climb to the top of the battlements for the best view of Dublin. Heritage trails, historical walks, familiarity with Irish customs and folklore is all available at Dalkey. Dalkey has bistros, bars and cafe to satisfy you after a long walk down history. There is also the wonderful early Christian church and graveyard of St. Begnet's. Tours on request.
€5/Adult €4/Con €3/Child
Mon-Fri 9.30-17.00 Weekends and Bank Hols 11.00-17.00
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