class="apple-converted-space"> just south of Dublin City, Ireland. It was founded as a Viking settlement and became an important
port during the Middle Ages.
According to John Clyn, it was
one of the ports through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th
century. In modern times, Dalkey has become a thriving seaside suburb and a
minor tourist attraction. It has been home to many writers and celebrities
including Maeve Binchy, Hugh Leonard, Bono and Van Morrison.
