Living in Dalkey, Dublin
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The sought-after coastal village: castle, bay views and the sea.
Dalkey is the most sought-after coastal village in south Dublin, a stone village overlooking the bay with its medieval castle, the spectacular views of Killiney Bay from Vico Road and a reputation as a retreat for artists and famous figures. It is maritime, elegant Dublin, reachable by the DART along the coast, where you live the sea and the tranquillity far from the chaos of the centre.
Who lives here
Well-off families, professionals and those who can afford a prestigious coastal address live here, alongside the village's historic community. It is an area of important properties and high-end rents, with a settled and comfortable population, tied to the sea and to quality of life.
What it's like during the day
By day Dalkey lives on the sea and the village: the walks along the coast and up Killiney Hill with its views, the castle and the main street with its shops and cafés, the boats and the sea bathing. It is one of the most pleasant and scenic areas in the city for being outdoors.
What it's like in the evening
In the evening it is quiet and village-like: good restaurants and historic pubs, dinners overlooking the sea, the intimate atmosphere of a coastal village. It is not a nightlife area: those who want the night go to the centre. It is a place for a quiet evening and a quality dinner.
Getting around
The neighbourhood has its own DART station, Dalkey, connecting it along the coast to central Dublin in a half-hour train ride that is scenic over the bay. Buses and cars complete the connections. The coastal location to the south is far from the centre, but the DART makes it convenient.
Eating and shopping
The offering is that of a fine coastal village: quality restaurants, historic pubs, cafés and shops on the main street, supermarkets for everyday needs. For wider variety the centre is a train ride away. It is an area where you go out for the sea and for the village dinner.
When NOT to pick it
If you are looking for centrality, nightlife and a young, lively neighbourhood, Dalkey is too far and too quiet: it is an elegant, well-off coastal village, with prices typical of a sought-after area, half an hour by train from the centre. It makes sense for those who put the sea, beauty and quiet above everything; less so for those who want the centre and nightlife on their doorstep.