The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney

<p><strong>Did You Know?</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>Dalkey Island, which owes its name to the Vikings, has been uninhabited for the past two centuries – apart from a herd of wild goats.</p> </li> <li> <p>The Atmospheric Railway ran from Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire harbor, and was the first vacuum railway in the world.</p> </li> <li> <p>Killiney Hill is part of a public park that was opened in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee.</p> </li> </ul><p><strong>Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium.</strong> Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover.</p><p>A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, <em>The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney</em> can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.</p>