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An ancient settlement dating back around 6,000 years, Dalkey Island is a key historical sight in south Dublin. For one, It is known to have been inhabited by trading Danes when Dublin city was not as easily accessable. On the island, you will find one of the numerous Martello towers that are dotted along the Coast, built in the 19th century for defensive purposes and the ruins of a 7th C church. An older churchyard, or what is thought to be one is located nearby but historians haven't put an exact date on it. It’s possible to go to the top of the tower* to admire the seascape streching out to Wales. On a clear day, sometimes it's possible to capture a glimpse of the coastal region. A herd of goats lives here on the oceanside side of the island, but they tend to stay away from visitors and stick to the rocky area near the beach and are more sociable with the seals that can be spotted here than the people. There’s many rabbits living here too – nature wise, it’s a wonderful place for taking photos. The boat trip, which is usually only done in summer, takes about 10 minutes. It’s quite a rough and jagged body of water from the land out to the island, so you must go with an experienced sailor who knows the layout. The fishermen at Bulloch Harbor can bring you out in their boats for a small fee. This is a fairly common thing for locals and other Irish people to do on the weekends and holidays. People usually bring a packed lunch and have a very pleasant picnic on a nice day. *But unfortunately it smells a bit and is often scattered with beer cans.
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