Dalkey Island

NeonCookies

Anyone know if it's possible to get a boat out to Dalkey Island for a few hours tomorrow? I read that there's a ferry from Coliemore Harbour, but then read a conflicting article saying it had stopped! Hoping to head out there tomorrow, so thanks in advance

TheVoodoo

The boat hire places won't let you take the boat to Dalkey Island, as a lot of people don't understand the tides and currents that are around the Island. ( I'm not saying you don't, but it can be quite dangerous if you don't ). The amount of people who get stranded by a rapidly falling tide or who don't propely tie off their boat is very high.

If you do rent a boat make sure you wear a lifejacket, and that everyone else does. It's required by law on all boats under 21ft.

ted1

I think your missed understood the post. He's looking for a ferry service

TheVoodoo

Nope, I know that the OP was looking for a ferrying service, but due to the lack of a readily available crossing, they might have considered renting a boat, of which there are a multitude of places to do so.

Boat hire around DL, Bullock and Colimore will always pick up when the weather is good.

NeonCookies

Thanks for the replies Yea, we didn't see any boat running, but we had a lovely day looking at the island instead! My boyfriend sails, so understands how the currents can be around there and we were talking about how dangerous it can be. Unfortunately the only boat he owns is a one man Beautiful spot though - would be great to see a ferry service up and running.

IrlJidel

Think they are actually trying to restrict access to the island

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/bylaws-sought-to-stop-dumping-of-rabbits-goats-on-dalkey-island-1.1449750