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Things to Do in Dún Laoghaire
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour, James Joyce Tower & Museum, Ports of Call Tours, Piers & Boardwalks. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Nature and Wildlife Toursfromper adult€25
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Historical Toursfromper adult€9
Adventure Toursfromper adult€25
Speed Boat Hirefromper adult€50- fromper adult€78
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Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult€112
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- David DDevon, UK27,006 contributionsTuesday 7th May and we visited Dun Laoghaire, coastal town outside of Dublin. One of the things we did, while we were here, was to take a walk along it's East Pier, the slightly shorter of the two piers, that form the Harbour. The other one, the West Pier, which is roughly 1.55 kilometres (0.96 miles) long while the East one is 1.3 kilometres (0.81 miles)
The two piers enclose an area of 250 acres (1.02 kilometres squared) each one has a lighthouse at it's tip. The gap between them, the mouth of the harbour, is 232 metres (761 feet).
The harbour and surrounding area is home to a number of seafaring institutions including the National Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Club and the RNLI, Lifeboat, Station., some of the buildings are rather grand.
These stand alongside boat tour operators, including Dublin Bay Cruises. There is also the Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School.
At one stage this was a busy ferry port, but lost it's identity and mojo when the ferry services ceased operating from here back in 2015, switching to using Dublin Port. This ended a continous two hundred year link with Ports in Wales.
Thankfully the Harbour, Dun Laoghaire itself have made a slow recovery by adapting and is now a popular tourist destination.
When we were here we did see a number of tenders ferry passengers from the Harbour to the Cruise Liner anchored in the Bay
There are so many interesting features along the East Pier including the Bandstand, Boyd Monument, Forgotten Irish Memorial, Samuel Beckett Plaque and the Anemometer. At the end of the pier is the Battery which contains the lighthouse, with the East Pier Viewpoint, nearby.
There is a saying that if you don't touch the end of the Pier wall, that your walk never happened, so make sure to touch the end wall, otherwise a long way to walk for nothing.
Have not yet walked the West Pier so not sure what lies along it.
Dun Laoghaire is a scenic and historic area, that was previously known as Kingstown, but became Dun Laoghaire in 1920.
At the entrance to the Port is the Queen Victoria Fountain with the George IV Memorial nearby. There are many Monuments and interesting features around the Area.
Dun Laoghaire Harbour is serviced by mainline trains and the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit).Written 21 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Richard SPreston, UK52 contributionsBeing able to stand at the top of the tower where the first chapter of Ulysses is set (and where James Joyce himself briefly resided) was a great experience, already being a fan of the book. I also liked the exhibits, and the staff were friendly and eager to answer questions. Bear in mind that the spiral staircase up the tower is very narrow so it's not an easy climb or descent (though it is short).Written 1 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SelmaDublin, Ireland28 contributionsThis is a surprisingly interesting museum in a renovated church. I've no idea why I've never visited it before. I had an enjoyable two to two and a half hours browsing all the displays.Written 5 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim Mc GDublin, Ireland428 contributionsLove the Farmers Market. Lovely food. Very nice items on sale. The staff are very friendly. The people’s park is a lovely park to sit down with coffee, tea. The people’s park is an ideal place to have a picnic.Written 7 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Siobhan DLeicestershire, UK77 contributionsWhat an absolute hidden gem! My review can add little to the others, you've seen the photographs. All I will say is make sure you add it to your list of places to visit and check the opening hours and tours in advance. So glad I saw it and the more you look the more you see, however, don't miss a tour which gives you the information on the artist, her life and her work in the Oratory. Do not be put off by its difficulty in finding. If you follow a walking map it looks like you are going into a shopping centre with a Tesco inside on the left, walk straight through to a practically unmarked exit by the coffee shop. You'll see the back of the building, curved side, it's a pinky purple colour - that's it!Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary Beth DArlington Heights, IL9 contributionsSimply wonderful. The harbor, the pier, the park, the 99 and the people - all A+. This was one of the only piers we saw that was accessible and we saw people with walkers and wheelchairs enjoying the water.Written 27 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- caoimhe s1 contributionMy husband brought our little girl to The Specks nursery rhyme concert yesterday & they really enjoyed it. A lovely hour of fun & happiness with her cousin & aunt. The staff & experience at the Pavilion Theater was great. We will sure be returning again. Thank you!Written 27 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim Mc GDublin, Ireland428 contributionsWent to killiney hill for a long stroll. Killiney hill offers beautiful scenery of the Irish Sea, Howth and surrounding areas. It’s very peaceful.Written 11 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ana IrreñoDublin, Ireland9 contributionsSince I moved to Dun Laoghaire, People’s Park has become my favorite spot. Even when I worked as a babysitter, it was my go-to place. The park has a great playground, lots of green spaces, a beautiful fountain, and a café with delicious food. There are also about six bathrooms. Every Sunday, there’s a lovely market where various local businesses sell their products. There’s music, families and friends gather, and it’s always a wonderful time.Written 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frank O'ConnorDublin, Ireland182 contributionsThis is a stunning piece of architecture that I could spend all day in. I visit almost daily. They have, or can order, a vast range of titles and good seating throughout. Works with kids, students and anyone wanting a quiet corner to read in. A good cafe downstairs and attentive service all help.Written 8 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FrankDunshaughlin, Ireland177 contributionsWe brought 5 kids from 10 to 15 here one Saturday. It’s very easy book online and very easy to get to. We had our waiver pre signed and boarded the docked boat around 20 minutes before our slot. Wet suits and helmets are provided and kids are briefed before the get in. They get a full hour of uninterrupted fun jumping, sliding and mainly laughing. It’s great craic to watch too. I’d definitely recommend it and it’s not bad value either.Written 27 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia21,246 contributionsCovering more than 3k's this is a very peaceful, walk from the harbour of Dun Laoghaire, to Dalkey, it was built back in the day to transport stone/rock from the quarry to the harbour, for its construction, now a paved walkway, running along the train tracks, It is not the most scenic of walks however, very peaceful, and the easiest way to walk to Dalkey.Written 5 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
