FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question to ask, please send it to info@dlharbour.ie
- Why does Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company charge for parking in the evenings and at weekends and Bank Holidays?
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company charges for parking in the evenings and at weekends and Bank Holidays to give the opportunity to regular Harbour Users to contribute to the maintenance of the Piers and other infrastructure within the Harbour. All income derived from pay and display goes towards the maintenance budget. - Who funds the harbour?
The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is a state commercial company charged with the responsibility for the maintenance and development of Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The Harbour Company is required to be self-funding by statute. We do not receive any state or local authority funding. All of our funding comes from our commercial activities".,2004-01-12 01:40:28 5,"Who operates the ferry (HSS)? - Where is the Tourist Information Office?
The Tourist Information Office is located in the Ferry Terminal Building. - Where does the HSS go?
The HSS Service operates between Holyhead in North Wales, UK and Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Eire. - Where can I find some information on the East Pier resurfacing project?
There is a dedicated East Pier FAQs section at www.dlharbour.ie/content/projects/resurfacing_east_pier.php - What is the purpose of the small square holes situated at regular intervals on the East Pier?
These holes on the face of the two levels of the East Pier are 'breathing holes'used to relieve the pressures within the Pier caused by the weight of water on the seaward side of the pier. - What is the origin of the two cannons on the East Pier?
The cannons are Crimean War Trophies. The one in the East Pier gardens is a 24 pounder but its date of manufacture is not known. It is rumoured that the upended cannon on the East Pier was brought back by Captain Copfton! (Harbour Master 1874-1900. (At least twenty trophy cannons were presented to town Councils around Ireland in the summer of 1856). Tuesday the 24 February 2004 marked the 150th anniversary of the departure in 1854 of the first Irish Troops to the Crimea. On that date the 50th Foot boarded the troop ship Cumbria in the Harbour. The regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Richard Waddy from Wexford. - What is the area of the harbour
Area of water: 250 acres, Area of land: 47.2 acres - What does HSS stand for?
Highspeed Sea Service, The actual name of the ship is "Stena Explorer" and it is registered in London. - Is there a facility to leave a car overnight and collect it the following morning?
Yes. You can pay in to the next pay period at any time of the evening. - How wide is the harbour mouth?
232 metres (761 feet) - How many disabled parking spaces are there in Dun Laoghaire?
There are currently 26 disabled parking spaces - How many boats are on swinging moorings in the Harbour - 2005?
415 - How many berths are there in the Marina 2008?
The Marina has 780 berths, plus 30 berths for visitors. - How long are the East and West Piers?
East Pier 1300 metres 4265 feet 0.81 miles, West Pier 1548 metres 5079 feet 0.96 miles - How fast does the HSS go?
40 knots (nautical miles per hours) 46 mph 74 km/hr. - How far is it to Holyhead and how long does it take?
96 kilometres 60 statute miles 52 nautical miles, 99 minutes - How can the marina be contacted?
Telephone: +353 1 2020040, Facsimile: +353 1 2020043, E-mail: info@dlmarina.com, Website: www.dlmarina.com - Does a disabled driver (displaying an appropriate EU permit) have to pay for parking?
No.
