A Pretty Seaside Town with 100 Independent Shops

The seaside village of Dalkey in south Dublin is very beautiful. Matt Damon, a Hollywood star, lived there in 2020. He said it is one of the most beautiful places he has been to. He liked it even during lockdown. There are trees, forests, and the ocean near his house. He thought it was like a fairy tale.

Dalkey is near Dublin city centre. You can take the DART train to get there. Bono and Van Morrison live near Dalkey. The town is like a fairy tale with trees, forests, and the ocean. It is a nice place to be.

There is no Starbucks in Dalkey. This is surprising because many tourists visit the town.

A Starbucks did exist in Dalkey in 2008, but it closed after 13 months. Locals did not want it there because they wanted to support independent businesses.

A man named Peter O'Donovan runs a coffee shop in Dalkey. He said Starbucks did not fit in the town. He thinks it would have taken business from other shops.

Peter O'Donovan thinks that not having a Starbucks is good for the town's independent businesses.

Dalkey Castle is a popular place to visit. It was built around 1390 and has a Writers' Gallery with exhibits about famous writers like James Joyce.

The town has narrow streets with cafes, restaurants, and bookshops.

There are also nice walks in the town that go to the coastline where people can swim.

Visitors can go rock climbing or take a boat trip to see the town from a different view. They can also see seals, birds, and wild goats on Dalkey Island.

Many famous people have visited or lived in Dalkey, including Pierce Brosnan, Mel Gibson, and Harry Styles.

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