Dalkey Island, Dublin, Ireland. DJI Mavic 2 Pro

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : AirVuz contributor Mark's Mavic 2 brings us this excellent aerial tour of Ireland's Dalkey Island. The tiny island lies near the southern mouth of Dublin Bay, just south of Dublin suburb Dún Laoghaire. Inhabited for thousands of years, the island currently has fewer than ten permanent residents. The island has been an important pilgrimage site for centuries, and the semi-ruined church near its northern end dates to the 7th century AD. The video will also show you the 19th-century fortress near the southern end of the island.

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Dalkey Island is located a short distance from the coast in the affluent suburb of Dublin, south of the city. Dalkey has some amazing residences over looking the Irish sea, and is home to many famous musicians and celebrities. It has a famous temporary resident at the moment. American actor Matt Damon is currently staying in Dalkey. He is in Ireland to shoot a movie, but shooting was postponed due to Covid 19. He has been in lock down in the area since the end of March i think He recently said in an interview that Dalkey is one of the nicest places he has ever been to. He has been seen frequently in the area walking with his family and swimming in the sea. Dalkey was founded by the Vikings, and was a busy port in the middle ages. The island was an important site of pilgrimage for centuries and is uninhabited, but had a population of 8 in 1841. The old ruined stone church is thought to be from the 7th century. Filmed with my Mavic 2 Pro. Hope everyone is keeping safe and well, And hope you enjoy the video. And maybe subscribe for more video's to come. Music, Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/DzYp5uqixz0