Tourism
Dún Laoghaire Harbour is 7 miles south of Dublin city, 16 miles from Dublin Airport and direct ferry route, 100 minutes from Holyhead in Wales by Stena Line's magnificent HSS craft. The town, with its thriving commercial centre, has the advantage of being beside the sea offering magnificent coastal views. Within 20 minutes you can be in Dublin City by DART (suburban rail), or enjoy the peace and tranquility of the mountains.
Dún Laoghaire, both a Victorian and Modern town, has played an important part in the development of Modern Ireland. Its Harbour, the largest man-made harbour in Western Europe, was one of the great architectural/engineering projects of the 19th Century and remains an important working port as well as a valuable leisure facility. For over a century this was the main sea route between Britain and Ireland.
Ireland's first railway in 1834 between Dublin and Dún Laoghaire was a major factor in the extraordinary growth of the Town, making it a fashionable resort for Nobility and the Landed Gentry. This is very much reflected in the Architecture which makes the town a set-piece for the Victorian period.
Today Dún Laoghaire is a vibrant exciting place; a mèlange of the old and new. It is the Administrative Centre for the County and has its own Theatre, 12-Screen Cinema Complex, Maritime Museum, Golf Course, on-street shopping, two shopping centres, an excellent public transport system and ample car parking. It is twinned with Brest, France and Ynys Mon (Anglesey), Wales and is an important yachting centre with four resident clubs and facilities for all water sports. The Town is well served by Hotels, B & Bs, restaurants, wine bars and pubs to suit all tastes. We are the ideal base, between the mountains and the sea, for a long or short stay.
Places to visit
National
Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum is presently undergoing intensive renovation works.
Dalkey Heritage
Centre
A genuine Medieval Towerhouse......
More things to do and places to see with Dublin Links
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Useful Information
Arts & Culture
New
Public Art Commission for Dún Laoghaires' East Marina Breakwater.
To celebrate the completion of the harbours new marina the Dún
Laoghaire Harbour Company recently commissioned artist, Fiona Mulholland,
to create a large scale public sculpture.
Transportation - How to Get Here
There are a variety of transportation links to get you to, and from Dún Laoghaire Harbour making sure that you get to your destination safely. View this page for train travel, ferry options, for vehicular, and pedestrian traffic.
Parking at the DLHC Facility
A Parking map that can be downloaded and printed for your convenience. If you are interested in Dún Laoghaire Harbour "Parking Permits", annual or seasonal, the Parking Permit application can be downloaded and printed off with the accompanying Disclaimer, read and download the Parking Notice, effective from the 1st January 2006, and more here.
Shopping at the Harbour
There are facilities for the Harbour user located in the Ferry Terminal building, view this web page for opening times, and locations
Harbour Guide Booklets
Pick up one of six available 'Dún Laoghaire Way' walking guides at the Tourist Information Offices, located in the Ferry Terminal, view this web page for opening times and further links
