dún laoghaire harbour company

About Dun Laoghaire

Dun Laoghaire Harbour is located on the East Coast of Ireland in Dublin Bay. The Harbour, built in the early 19th century and the original entry port for the city of Dublin, remains one of the largest man made harbours in Western Europe. It has been described as one of the finest artificial harbours in the world.

The Harbour boasts a state of the art ferry terminal and magnificent marina.

The town of Dun Laoghaire is within walking distance of the Harbour. Here you will discover all the amenities a modern, vibrant town has to offer - fine restaurants and friendly, welcoming bars, on-street shopping, two large shopping centres, cinemas, a theatre.

Within the Harbour, there is an excellent rapid rail transport system which connects the harbour with the City of Dublin just 15 minutes away.

Historically, Dun Laoghaire and its surrounding villages of Sandycove and Dalkey have lots to offer visitors - monastic settlements, ancient monuments, churches and the Martello Tower at Sandycove where James Joyce's stay inspired his great novel, 'Ulysses'.

The Mariner's Church, dating from 1837, in Dun Laoghaire is one of only two remaining churches of its kind in the world.

Why Dun Laoghaire?

Location

Dun Laoghaire Harbour lies 8 miles from the centre of Dublin city. The city can be accessed within 15 minutes using the rapid rail service located adjacent to the quayside. There are also Taxi and Bus services available.

Entertainment

Entertainment, Irish Music and 'craic' Renowned for its warm welcome, visitors to Dun Laoghaire Harbour can sample a variety of restaurants and pubs locally. Enjoy the Irish Pub experience, with music, 'craic', a pint of the famous Guinness or an Irish Coffee. Visitors can also savour the delights of our many award winning restaurants

Local Attractions

• James Joyce Martello Tower
• The Queen Victoria Fountain
• The Mariners Church
• Monkstown Castle
• The Obelisk
• Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre
• The Peoples Park
• Bullock Castle and Harbour
• East and West Pier Walks, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
• East Pier Battery, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
• Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel 5*****
• Royal Marine Hotel 4****

Scenic & Cultural Tours

Whilst many local landmarks are within walking distance of the quayside, a vast array of scenic and cultural visitor opportunities lie within a 30 mile radius of the Harbour. The M11 and M50 motorways are a short distance away, allowing access to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland and its many attractions - Powerscourt House and Demesne, Kilruddery House, Mount Usher Gardens, Glendalough and much more. Coach transfer to Dublin and the many cultural sites is available to our visitors.

Shopping

No visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to the shops. Dun Laoghaire offers its visitors an excellent choice, from smaller local craft and produce shops to large department stores the choice is endless.

Facilities

2010
Location	Length Metres	MLWS Metres
Berth 2: Carlisle Pier, East side	138	5.8
Berth 2: Carlisle Pier, West side	130	5.8
Berth 3: St. Michael's Pier, East Side	142	5.0
2012 (Proposed)
Berth 2: Carlisle Pier, East side	-	-
Berth 3: Carlisle Pier, West side	-	-
c. 210 metres with associated channel dredged to 8 metres

Location

• Lat 53 18°N Long 6 08°W
• On South Shore of Dublin Bay. 11.2km SE of Dublin
• Admiralty Chart:1447
• Admiralty Pilot: 40
• Time Zone: GMT
• UNCTAD Locode: IE DLG

Tenders

Cruise vessel tender facility and coach parking available at Carlisle Pier [Nos 2 & 3 berths]

Anchorages

Anchorage to a depth of 9 metres 0.75km E of the port entrance in Scotsmans Bay or 17 metres available at anchorage 2.0km NE of Harbour entrance in good holding ground.

Pilotage

Under jurisdiction of the Dublin Pilotage District.

• Tugs - Available if required, based in Dublin Port
• Tidal Range: Neaps - 1.9 metres
• Springs:- 3.5 metres

Radio Frequency Information

Dual watch kept continuously on VHF Channels 14 and 16, working Channel 14. Call Sign 'Dun Laoghaire Harbour Office'.

Piers

Harbour formed by two piers; East Pier 1,290 metres long, West Pier1,548 metres long. Width at entrance 232 metres. Area inside piers 101hectares

Marina

There is an 800 berth marina to the west of the Ferry Terminal buliding. VHF Ch 37a (M1), 80a (M2), 16.

Call sign "Dun Laoghaire Marina".

Tourist Information

• Local Population; 126,614 (2005)
• First Language: English, Second language: Gaelic
• Time: GMT +1 hour in Summer
• Currency: EURO
• Banking Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00 to 16.00
• Credit Cards: All major cards accepted
• Shopping Hours: 7 Days

Bank Holidays

New Years Day; St Patrick's Day (March 17th); Good Friday; Easter Monday; 1st Monday in May, June and August; Last Monday in October; Christmas Day; St Stephen's Day.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

Harbour Lodge Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire. Co Dublin. Ireland

Telephone: 353 1 280 1018, Fax: 353 1 280 9607,

eMail: info@dlharbour.ie, Web: www.dlharbour.ie