Tucked away, just southeast of Dun Laoghaire Pier, stands the beautiful and enchanting Dalkey Island. Dalkey Island is amazing for reasons that are simply innumerable. For one thing, it’s hard to get to … which means that it’s beauty and splendor lay largely untouched. It is also home to not only extraordinary views of Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, and the Muglins Lighthouse, but also amazing wildlife and incredible historical structures. Wildlife inhabitants of Dalkey Island includ

Yesterday we took Close to the Edge up to Malahide Marina by sea, so that she could be lifted out of the water this morning. It was the first time she explored these waters and I'm sure she'll be spending much more time around the area! Yesterday was a perfect day for the 45-minute drive from Dun Laoghaire Harbour across the Bay and up towards Malahide. On the way, we passed by the Baily lighthouse along with Howth Harbour. We decided to make a quick stop to explore Ireland's

The Ha’penny Bridge, as it's colloquially to, has become one of the most iconic structures along the River Liffey and is often the first

Just off the River Liffey, a short walk through the vibrant streets of Temple Bar, stands the soaring and majestic Dublin Castle.

The Custom House in Dublin is regarded as one of the city's greatest architectural buildings. It is an iconic neoclassical 18th century building in the heart of the city located on the north bank of the River Liffey. The Custom house originally was the headquarters of the Commissioners of Custom and Excise; however by the beginning of the twentieth century, the dominant role of the Custom House was in relation to local government. There was a previous Custom House built in 17

Chester Beatty’s library has been described as the finest collection of manuscripts and books made by a private collector in the 20th centur