Killiney, Malahide, Sandycove & Skerries

KILLINEY

Killiney is a picturesque coastal village located south of Dublin City. It is easy to see why some of Ireland’s rich and famous have made it their home, including Bono, Enya and Van Morrison. Killiney Hill Park, which is 170 meters above sea level at its highest point, boasts spectacular views of Dublin Bay.

Vico Road has many literary associates, with writers Hugh Lenord, Flann O’Brien and James Joyce.

MALAHIDE

Malahide is a pretty seaside town approximately 15km north of the city centre. It boasts a fully serviced marina and a variety of restaurants, pubs and chic boutiques. Amenities include top-level golf courses. Not to be missed is Malahide Castle, which dates back to as far as 1175. Malahide beach and coastal walk offers miles of beautiful rugged coastline, stunning views of Lambay Island, the Howth Peninsula and Dublin Bay.

SANDYCOVE

This seaside suburb is located around a pleasant harbour and has a famous Martello tower (now home to the James Joyce Museum) where the writer James Joyce once stayed for six nights as a guest of Oliver St. John Gogarty. The opening scene of Joyce’s Ulysses is set here. The famous Forty Foot bathing spot is just beside the tower, where if you are brave enough, you can have a dip all year round.

SKERRIES

Whether you live for a bracing hike or just enjoy a casual stroll with stunning views, Skerries has it all including seafront trails, water sports, buzzing cafes and restaurants. Every trail and path in the area offers great views of the sea and surrounding nature. The 2.5km South Beach is a popular spot that leads to Sherick Island, on foot or by swimming, if the tide is low and you fancy a dip. Large colonies of grey seals reside around the harbour. Discover Skerries rich heritage at Skerries Mills.