The National Maritime Museum is located in the Mariners' Church (1835-1860), on the edge of Moran Park. Amongst other things, visitors can see a cannon from the Armada, a French longboat, captured during an attempted landing at Bantry Bay in 1796, th..

Built in 1804, Martello Tower is located at the tip of Sandycove. Today, it houses a museum dedicated to this famous writer. On display are first editions of his works, letters, his death mask and some of his personal belongings. Joyce stayed here fo..

Today, Dalkey forms part of Dún Laoghaire. In the past, it had its own town wall and seven fortified buildings. Bulloch Castle, near the shore, was built in the 12C by the monks of St Mary's Abbey in Dublin in order to defend the port.

This medieval fortified residence, located opposite Archbold's Castle, houses Dalkey Heritage Centre, home to beautiful exhibitions of local history and which provides a magnificent overall view from the battlements. A modern extension has been caref..