Dalkey Island
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Dalkey Island ( DAW-kee) (Irish: Oileán Dheilginse) is an island for which the nearby village of Dalkey is named (Irish: Oileán Dheilginse meaning "thorn island", with ey the Old Norse (Viking) version of "island"). It is an uninhabited island located in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, about 16 km (9.9 mi) south of Dublin and 3 km (1.9 mi) south of Dún Laoghaire harbour. An important site of pilgrimage for centuries, it has been known as "St Begnet's Isle" since records began. The earliest reference to 'Dalkey Island' is from c. 1782. The island had a population of 8 in 1841.
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Sorrento Road, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 53.272027 ° | E -6.084132 ° |
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Dalkey Island Martello Tower
Sorrento Road
A96 PY23 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (Dalkey Hill DED 1986)
Ireland
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