A secluded beach, architectural gems and hundreds of wallabies: Is this private island Dublin’s best-kept secret?

An afternoon on Lambay Island, a private paradise just three miles off Dublin’s coast and home to Baron Revelstoke The secluded beach which is enclosed by the harbour on Lambay Island Lambay Island is a constant and visible presence on the horizon for many Dubliners – but most are likely unaware of the scenic beauty, architectural gems and hundreds of wild wallabies just three miles off the coast of north Dublin. At the end of August, I joined a group of twelve on Eamon McGrattan’s boat tour to Lambay Island. We meet at Malahide Marina on a sunny Saturday morning and set off for the 30-minute boat ride.

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