Bullock Harbour

[4] [citation needed] Bulloch Castle was built in the 12th century by the Cistercian monks of Dublin's St Mary's Abbey, in order to protect local fisheries.

The quay would stay in use, unchanged from its medieval state, until construction of the current harbour began in 1818, with the facility being finished in 1819.

The quay was heavily expanded, with a new granite pier and walls built to form the current harbour.

Bulloch Castle, an imposing Norman structure, overlooks the harbour which is ten minutes walk from Dalkey Dart Station.

There are two businesses offering boats for hire for fishing, sightseeing or visiting Dalkey Island, about a kilometre away.

Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Photo courtesy of www.dalkeyphotos.com
View of Bullock Harbour inlet from the north, near James Joyce 's tower in Sandycove