Constructed in the 18th century, the Great South Wall preserves the deep water channel into Dublin Port and connects Poolbeg Lighthouse to the mainland. While the Poolbeg industrial area now surrounds some of the wall, around two kilometers of it still project out into the sea. The wall provides a bracing walk, rewarding those who journey to the end with fantastic views of both Dublin and the famous twin chimney stacks of the old Poolbeg Power Station, a beloved landmark for native Dubliners. Halfway along the wall is the Half…
