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Dun Laoghaire Harbour
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#3 of 53 things to do in Dún Laoghaire
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour is a much-valued public amenity used by thousands of people each day for exercising and sight-seeing as well as the facilities provided for the sailing and yachting communities. The harbour is developed and maintained by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The following seasonal activities (May - Sept) take place in the harbour - stand up paddle boarding - scuba diving - sailing - kayaking - an aqua park - a Dublin Bay Cruise - 2km - 4km coastal walks with views of Dublin Bay & Howth - powerboating - sailing schools
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8A Brasserie
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Two Beans Speciality Coffee Bar
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0.5 km€ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Lobstar
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446 within 10 kms
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0.2 kmWater Parks
Commissioners of Irish Lights
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0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour
430
1.1 kmPiers & Boardwalks
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
193
1 kmSpeciality Museums
The Oratory
38
0.8 kmArchitectural Buildings • Religious Sites
The Little Museum of Dublin
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Speciality Museums • History Museums
Bloomfield Shopping Centre
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0.6 kmShopping Malls
Lexicon Library and Cultural Centre
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pacha835
County Clare, Ireland134 contributions
Brilliant walking area
Aug 2021
This has to be one of the best areas to walk in Dublin .
On a sunny day it is really a must to do .
Walk along the pier and then take a break to go and sit on the rocks and watch all the boats pass by .
Great way to pass a few hours
Written 30 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
D Th
UK474 contributions
Lovely place to visit
Aug 2021 • Family
Lovely afternoon here especially as the weather was lovely and sunny. Had fish and chips from the Fish Shack van on site. Lots of people around enjoying the view across the harbour. There are boat trips as well, check online for times. Ice cream and coffee vans also around.
Written 24 August 2021
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Mika C
Ennis, Ireland46 contributions
Stunning
Aug 2021 • Couples
Place is clean and stunning always get excited to return everytime. Nice place to sup and take a walk. Only thing is I noticed dog poop not being picked up by people. Such a horrible thing in a beautiful place.
Written 24 August 2021
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jestinbond
Dún Laoghaire, Ireland43 contributions
Amazing place
Dec 2020 • Solo
Beautiful place to have a stroll.The Amazing view, just cuts u off from the hustle bustle of the city. This comes under the little joys we need.Jus sitting there watching people walking, angling, jogging, children playing, some with dripping icecreams just cheers u up.
Written 22 December 2020
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motorcar1
Dublin, Ireland7,963 contributions
One of the nicest towns in Dublin
Nov 2020 • Couples
I love Dun Laoghaire, it a beautiful coastal town and a lovely place for a walk. The views are spectacular and it is always enjoyable to visit.
I had a lovely walk there last Saturday evening.
Written 6 November 2020
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Rusmir
Dublin, Ireland174 contributions
Perfect day
May 2020 • Friends
Day trip to Dun Laoghaire is something you don't want to miss if you are staying in Dublin area for a couple of days. Small town located next to Dublin with a vibrant city center, beautiful pier walk, enriched with fantastic restaurants with a sea view. It's possible to book a boat tour on the pier too. During the summer many of cultural and artistic programmes are happening on and near pier. On the other side of a beach there is James Joyce cultural center. For the art and sea lovers, National Maritme Museum is in amid of Dun Laoghaire. Perfect day trip from Dublin.
Written 29 September 2020
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johnthemariner
limerick125 contributions
Nice outdoor experience.
Aug 2020 • Solo
What a great public resource. Just watch the persuits of the wide variety of visitors. Walking, jogging, eating ice cream, sailing, enjoying life.
Written 4 September 2020
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Elisabeth LMM
Dublin, Ireland43 contributions
Toilets should be reopended.
Aug 2020
Since early Victorian times the subjects and since 1922 citizens have been enjoying the ozone here. It is good for all ages. Those recovering from hospital or with arthritis can use the flat gradient to improve their mobility. What a pity that the once
good toilets on the pier are permanently closed. There are filthy temporary toilets at the end of the pier. There seems to be money for all sorts of developments in Ireland except well maintained toilets.

The parking fees after 7 pm are gouging. I would have thought that they would have changed the charging hours once DLRCOCO took it over.
Written 16 August 2020
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland17,094 contributions
Very scenic
Mar 2020 • Couples
Beautiful place to walk around especially the East and West Piers. Views in the evening are spectacular.
Written 26 March 2020
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warren h
22 contributions
Beautiful location
Mar 2020 • Couples
Beautiful location and beach
Lovely for walks
Stunning, hidden gem.
Loved the walk we had around the harbour, it goes for miles.
Loads of dog walkers.
Written 4 March 2020
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