Photos: Alicia Fagerving, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: Alicia Fagerving, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dalkey village, a coastal call
Your local guide
Ciara Molloy
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Highlights
- Two surviving medieval castles
- A walled port's documented history
- Photographs of the harbour and coast
- A lifelong resident's own knowledge
- Background for your own Dalkey visit
About this tour
This short call looks at Dalkey, a small coastal village south of Dublin with two surviving medieval castles and a long history as a walled port, using photographs rather than a live walk. I trace how the village grew from a medieval trading post into a residential suburb, and answer questions from a lifetime of living there. It suits someone planning a day trip who wants real background first.
After a quick sound check I share photographs of the castles and harbour, then the conversation follows whatever you are curious about, the medieval history, the modern village, or the surrounding coastline. I keep it conversational and send a short list of things to see afterwards.
It suits anyone planning to visit Dalkey themselves, and anyone interested in medieval port history who cannot make a live session.
Included
- A 30-minute call with a local guide
- Honest tips on where to eat, stay and what to skip
- A short follow-up note with every place mentioned
Not included
- Bookings made on your behalf
- Phone or data charges from your provider
Itinerary
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Hello, and what you want to know 5 min
The guide calls you and asks what you are after: planning Dublin, recommendations, or just questions.
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Dalkey's medieval castles and harbour 17 min
I share photographs of Dalkey's two surviving medieval castles and its small harbour on the call, tracing the village's history as a walled medieval port.
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Your questions 5 min
Ask anything that is still on your mind, there is no fixed script.
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A written note after the call 3 min
You get a short follow-up message with everything mentioned, so you do not have to remember it all.
Good to know
- A stable phone or internet connection, whichever the guide uses to reach you.
- No app to install. You answer when the guide calls, or join a video call if you would rather.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The call is not recorded. Keep your own note of anything you want to remember, or wait for the follow-up message.
- Have your questions ready, though there is time to think of more as you go.
Questions about this tour
What will the call cover?
The guide talks you through Dublin: where to go, what to eat, and answers to whatever you ask.
What happens if the call drops?
The guide will try you again straight away.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- Your guide calls the number you give at booking.
- We speak by video call at the time you book; I share photographs of the village and coastline on screen.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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