Killiney
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Suburb of Dublin, Ireland
Killiney is an affluent coastal suburb on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. It lies south of Dalkey, east and northeast of Ballybrack and Sallynoggin and north of Shankill, in the local government area of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown within County Dublin. The place grew around the 11th century Killiney Church, and became a popular seaside resort in the 19th century. The area is notable for some famous residents, including two members of U2, and Enya. Killiney is in a civil parish of the same name, in the barony of Rathdown.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 53.263, -6.117
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 30 m
Overview of Killiney
Killiney is the kind of destination you find in Leinster, Ireland. The local offer centres on water sports and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Killiney
Water Sports in Killiney
(6)Looking for water sports? Killiney has Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Killiney's own activity tags.
Nature in Killiney
(3)Nature lovers get Beaches, Geological Formations and Mountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Killiney. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Killiney
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Leinster plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Dublin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Killiney that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Killiney known for?
- Travellers associate Killiney with water sports and nature. It sits in Leinster, Ireland.
- What can you do in Killiney?
- Killiney is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Killiney?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Killiney located?
- Killiney belongs to Leinster, Ireland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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