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Welcome to the official Facebook page of Ken The Ferryman®, the only Dalkey Island tour boat that covers the spectacular Dalkey Island and surrounding area Dalkey Island …an island on the tides of time!
Travel back in time with a visit to Dalkey Island!
Supervised Ferry trips to Dalkey Island from Coliemore Harbour.
Ken is a native of Dalkey, coming from a strong boating background. His knowledge of the sea and the waterways of Dalkey sound are second nature to him. Ken is an oarsman in the east-coast rowing community for the past 45 years.
Ken's boat "Lilly Rose" was named after his grandaughter who, sadly, died shortly after being born. The boat was commissioned by him as a ferry passenger boat. The boat suits his operation perfectly as it is small enough to be able to access the tight inlet of Dalkey Island.
The Lilly Rose has passed the stringent tests set out by the Department of Marine and is licensed to carry five people. Life jackets are provided for all age groups. Infant to adult. Ken holds all the necessary qualifications as required by the authorities.
Booking: Ken Cunningham at 085 2426516
Get into the story at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre before or afterwards.
Why not get away from it all and take the sea air with a short trip to Dalkey Island? Visit the ancient 11th century church and marvel at the construction of the Martello Towers. The origins of Dalkey Island go back 6,500 years. Walk the paths where the Vikings held a slave camp in the early 900s.
Ken the Ferryman will give you an overview of the stories associated with the island. Skip down to Coliemore Harbour and avail of the fully licensed and insured service. You will have a magical experience! Bring a picnic and get away from it all, only five minutes from the mainland.
Before or after, you can drop in to Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre where you will get the entire story of the island from earliest times.
Combine a visit to the island with a visit to Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre.
See website for details. www.dalkeycastle.com
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facebook.comHello folks well that time of year again which is sad to say, the ferrying service has ended for the season, i would like to thank my customers on making it a great season to go over and explore the island hope to see you all next year in April 2019 thank you and enjoy your winter months. Kind regards Ken the ferry man
**ATTENTION** books were found in colimore harbour they have been returned to the book store! If you could please share this post and hopefully the books will be returned to their owner. Regards Ken
Hi all, Well it's that's time of year again the 2nd of October which only means one thing the ferrying service is officially over for the season 😔! But it will resume in April 2018. I would like to thank everyone for their custom this year and hopefully see you all next year! Please share to let all your friends and family know. Kind regards Ken the ferryman
Hi all, Unfortunately tomorrow's ferrying service will be cancelled due to other commitments sorry for any inconvenience caused. We will be back up and running on Friday hope to see you all! Kind regards ken the ferry man
Hi all, As a mark of respect to a family friend passing away the ferrying service will not be running tomorrow, sorry for any inconvenience but it will be back running on Thursday the 20th. Please share to let family and friends know thank you. Kind regards Ken the ferry man
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Hi all, As you all know it's now the 2nd of April which only means one thing, that the ferrying service over to Dalkey island is back up and running from now till the end of September! Weather permitting though, hope to see all down at colimore harbour for a fun filled day😁 please share to let your friends and family know! Kind regards Ken the ferryman
Hi folks, As you know it is the 4th of October so the ferrying service will stop running for the winter, it will resume next year in April 2017, I hope to see you all next year for a fun filled and lovely trip to dalkey island! Please share to let your friends & family know! Kind regards Ken the ferryman
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