Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
A great rainy-day museum in Dalkey
Dalkey Castle, dating from 1390, is located in South County Dublin in the lovely heritage town of Dalkey. The Castle has living history actors ready to welcome visitors and bring history to life. All tours must be booked online.
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A great choice when the weather is against you
What parents should know
Dalkey Castle, dating from 1390, is located in South County Dublin in the lovely heritage town of Dalkey.
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Summary and location information adapted from FĂĄilte Irelandâs Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venueâs own website for current visitor arrangements.
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