Dalkey Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Dalkey
Dalkey is a highly regarded coastal village in south County Dublin, set between Killiney and Sandycove with views across Dublin Bay towards Howth. It combines attractive period housing, quiet residential streets and a lively, walkable village centre, giving the area an established and community-oriented feel. Families have access to local primary education including Dalkey School Project National School and Harold Boys National School Dalkey, with further schools available in surrounding south Dublin. Dalkey railway station provides DART services along the coast, while Dublin Bus routes and nearby road links support commuting towards Dún Laoghaire, the city and Bray. The village centre is known for independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs, with well-known options including Finnegan’s of Dalkey and The Magpie Inn. Residents are close to coastal walks, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey Island boat trips and the open spaces of Killiney Hill and Dillon’s Park. Park House is a notable local amenity, while nearby Dún Laoghaire adds larger-scale shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. The area also has a strong sporting and community network, including Dalkey United and Dalkey Rowing Club.
Property Market in Dalkey
Based on 56 properties for sale in Dalkey
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Dalkey
Schools
Community-focused primary school serving families in Dalkey and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Visit website ↗Established boys’ primary school located close to Dalkey village and residential streets.
Visit website ↗Independent girls’ secondary school offering education beside Dalkey’s village centre.
Visit website ↗Independent boys’ secondary school in nearby Monkstown, accessible by DART and bus.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART station connecting Dalkey with Dún Laoghaire, Dublin city and northern coastal suburbs.
Local routes link Dalkey with Dún Laoghaire, Killiney, Bray and wider Dublin.
Major south-Dublin road links provide access towards the city, Wicklow and national routes.
Local public charging provision for electric vehicles within the Dalkey area.
Amenities
Picturesque harbour and launch point for seasonal trips around Dalkey Island.
Large hilltop park offering woodland walks, viewpoints and panoramic Dublin Bay scenery.
Recognisable local destination within Dalkey’s village amenities and independent retail setting.
Historic village pub known for traditional atmosphere, drinks and casual food.
Popular Dalkey dining spot offering a relaxed menu in the village centre.
Local library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Visit website ↗Compact village green and open space used for recreation and community events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club providing youth and adult teams for the community.
Established coastal rowing club based near the harbour and Dalkey’s shoreline.
Local heritage organisation interpreting Dalkey’s history, buildings and medieval townscape.
Visit website ↗Popular annual literary festival bringing authors, talks and cultural events to Dalkey.
Traditional Dalkey pub contributing to the village’s longstanding social scene.
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