Dalkey Island
A tiny island off the coast of Dublin was once a pilgrimage site for the sick and the suffering.

📜 Uninhabited island off the coast of Dalkey, near Dublin.
🔍 Once a Viking outpost and Christian holy site with a long history.

Why Go

🗿 Explore 7th-century church ruins, an old fort, and a Napoleonic tower
🧗 Enjoy rock scrambling and spectacular views
🐇 Spot rabbits, goats, and numerous seals
💧 Visit St. Begnet’s Well, rumored to have healing waters

Why Avoid

🚫 No services available on the island

Tips

📞 Contact 'Ken the Ferryman' for boat transport from Coliemore Harbor

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