Dalkey Guide: Things To Do, Great Food And Lively Pubs
The beautiful little town of Dalkey is the perfect spot for an afternoon by the sea. And, while it’s unlikely you’ll bump into notable residents …
James March
About
After spending years in soul-sapping office jobs, James finally took the plunge into full-time travel writing in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since.
Since then he’s covered destinations such as France, Spain, Tunisia, Slovenia, Colorado, Barbados and, of course, Ireland for publications across four different continents around the world.
Experience
James has been writing for over four years and in 2022 was nominated for the TravMedia Awards’ ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award (which he didn’t win, in an outrageous miscarriage of justice).
James has written for publications including Nat Geo Traveller, Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times and BBC Travel, as well as contributing chapters for three Lonely Planet guidebooks.
He’s been to Ireland many times over the last ten years, most recently in the summer of 2022 on a jaunt to tackle some of the best walks in Glendalough!
Favourite places in Ireland
Taking in the coastal views from the charming village of Ballycotton in Cork is one of James’s favourite Ireland memories.
However, he’s just as happy sat in Dublin’s Long Hall with a pint of Guinness and a dram of Redbreast 12.
His most popular guides
James has penned some of the most popular guides on The Irish Road Trip. Here are some of his most read articles:
- 17 of the finest whiskey distilleries in Ireland
- 6 Best Dublin Mountains Walks To Tackle This Weekend
- 95 of the best festivals in Ireland in 2023
- The Definitive Guide To Irish Whiskey
- 7 Of The Oldest Pubs In Dublin That Boast History, Charm + Character
- The Key Differences Between Northern Ireland VS Ireland In 2023
- The 1916 Easter Rising: A 5 Minute Overview
- 15 Of The Best Irish Whiskey Brands Worth A Sip
- Everything You Need To Know About The Mourne Mountains
- 13 Pubs In Temple Bar Worth A Visit
A Guide To The Often-Overlooked Cooley Peninsula
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Dublin Architecture: Where To Soak Up The City’s Finest Structures
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Dalkey Castle: It’s History, The Tour And The Story Of Seven Castles
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Clogherhead Beach In Louth: Parking, Swimming + Things To Do
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A Guide To The Slieve Foye Loop: Trail, Parking + Handy Info
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A Guide To Salthill Beach In Galway
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