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TO JAMES MILO BUEKE, ESQ., J.P., Cl^nnan ai tl^t ^allu£ ^atsn Comntissionns, ETC., ETC., ETC My dear Sir, I beg leave to do myself the honour of dedicating this volume to you, containing the historical, topogra- phical, and archaeological associations of Bray, Howth, •Kingstown, Killiney, Shanganagh, and though last not l^ast, Dalkey—a place endeared to you by so many pleasing recollections,—in the progress and material prosperity of which, you feel so deeply inteyeisted, an interest not more true and sincere than your honest, courteous, and patriotic father, the founder of modern Dalkey, ever felt, in evoking, from the day he first saw its natural beauties, a spirit of emulation in selecting pleasing and picturesque sites, and building elegant mansions, on its granite-cropped commons. He was the harbinger in developing a new power, inspiring new life, and creating new ^ interests, in this now charming, once neglected > locality—consequently, his memory should be en- shrined in the hearts of those who know, thA through his devoted energy, genius, liberality, ana perseverance (to the exhaustion of the vigour and — ; iv Introd/uction. strength of his youth and the premature decline of his manhood), he made Dalkey what it is 'to-day,—even though obstructed at every step in every movement which he originated—in a spirit of honour, courage, and honesty of purpose—for its advancement. Your father fortunately lived to witness some portion of his boyhood's prophecy relative to this place fulfilled; then he "passed away" in peace and hope to the silent tomb, leaving *' That which should accompany old age Honour, love, obedience, troops of friends." Walk in his footsteps—imitate his example, always wearing the honest garment of his rectitude and independence, the robe of his self-respect, and, above all, be possessed, like him, of a feeling heart ; con- tinue as you have done in your ofiicial capacity of Chairman, in conjunction with your spirited and energetic Fellow-Commissioners, to devote your zeal- ous exertions to the onerous and manifold duties which naturally devolve upon you, and thus suc- ceed in realizing, to the fullest extent, his prophecy and ardent aspirations of seeing Dalkey,—with all its natural capabilities, fully developed—including the completion of the new harbour and landing-pier (the foundation-stone of which you so auspiciously laid),—one of the most desirable and fashionable watering-places in Ireland or elsewhere. Hoping sincerely for such result, and ardently desirous that you may be spared for the accomplish- ment, I am, dear Sir, j^ ' Yours faithfully, JAMES J. GASKIN. GASKIN'S lEISH VAEIETIES. MADE INTEKESTING. INTRODUCTION. The present work is in great part based on a lecture delivered by the Author before a highly influential, intelligent, and fashionable audience in the Concert Room of the Queen's Royal Hotel, Dalkey. The lecture had its origin from a conversation on Dalkey, its ancient port, holy wells, and its seven castles, with Mr. Henry Parkinson, T.C., and Mr. J. Burke. By thesegentlemen, the idea of delivering the lee- tureen the antiquarian and historical associa- tions of the place, in connexion with the beauties of the Bay of Dublin, was firsfe suggested. The welcome with which /the lecture was received, the warm approval Elicited through- out its delivery (manifesting ihe intensity of the interest felt on the subject), and the express desure of many resident ladies and gentlemen of influence, that matters of so much local concern should assume a more permanent form than that of a mere lecture, have induced the the Author to compile and publish the foUowing pages containing the substance of the lecture, vi Introduction. and very many additions, which he hopes will render the work more acceptable and entertaining, and more worthy as an historic record of the just celebrity of this and other localities on the shores of our charming Bay. The Author has used every exertion, and spared himself no labour of research to attain these objects.