Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company

SUMMER 2009

MGM lift RNLB Anna Livia

Contents

• VDLR - 450 entries Page 1
• Green Dragon Homecoming
• Man 'O War Steps recreational area opened
• Navy Arrest Trawler
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• MGM lift lifeboats
• Bandstand completed
• 8ú Calafort, Cuan Dún Loaghaire
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• Summer Puzzle
• New Metals Walkway - DLRCC
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• Hidden Gems
• Upcoming Events

Hidden gems of the East Pier

Have you found these while walking the pier?

As part of MGM Boats expansion plan, MGM Boats successfully tendered for and won the contract for the lifting of the two Lifeboats at the MGM Boats Dun Laoghaire boat yard.

Today's lifeboats are a far cry from those of yesteryear, and Dun Laoghaire's usual boat, the "ANNA LIVIA", is a state-of-the-art "Trent Class" lifeboat with a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 250 nautical miles. The station also boasts a D-Class inshore lifeboat for work in and around the shoreline.

The Lifeboat being lifted in Dun Laoghaire for possibly the first time! MGM Boats lifted the Howth Boat, 'Roy Barker III' on 4th July 2009.

Some facts about the Trent Class Lifeboats:

All-weather Trent Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery and the hull is of a 'hard chine' design

• Length: 14.26m(46ft 9in)
• Range: 250n. miles
• Beam: 4.9m (16ft 1in)
• Crew: 6
• Displacement 27.5 tonne
• Construction: Fibre Reinforced Composite
• Speed: 25 knots

East Pier Bandstand fully restored and opened to the public

On Wednesday 1 July 2009 the restoration project carried out by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on the East Pier Bandstand was completed and the Bandstand handed over to Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to look after for posterity.

As can be seen the restoration was carried out to a very high standard and taken together with the recently completed resurfacing project by the Harbour Company have made this pier one of the most visited area in the country.

It is hoped that the associated Victorian Shelter [ on the upper level of the pier] will also be fully restored by the end of 2009.

8ú Calafort, Cuan Dún Loaghaire, Gasóga Mara

The group is identified as 8ú Calafort, Cuan Dún Loaghaire, Gasóga Mara (8th Port of Dublin, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Sea Scouts Group) and also by the national identity of 39th Dublin).

Sea Scout groups traditionally use the Sea Scouting identity rather than the national identity. Meeting in the Sea Scout Den on the West Pier in Dún Loaghaire, opposite the DMYC.

In 8ú Calafort members receive an excellent grounding in seamanship, in addition to the other outdoor skills and sporting activities normally associated with scouting, such as hillwalking and camping.

In addition to being a Sea Scout Group, the group was also founded as an Irish speaking group. Although the group has not managed to maintain the original aim of being fully Irish speaking, the use of the Irish language is actively encouraged and members continue to use the language where possible e.g. for boating orders.

The 8ú Calafort operate 2 Sea Cub 'Packs', 2 Sea Scout 'Troops' and 1 Venture Scout 'Unit'.

Please visit www.8ucalafort.org for more information on the 8ú Calafort, Cuan Dún Loaghaire, Gasóga Mara group.