headerphoto

Places to Visit

National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is now open after intensive renovation works were recently completed.

Located in the 1837 Mariners' Church, here exhibits tell the story of Robert Halpin, who captained the ship that laid the first trans-atlantic telegraph cable in 1866. Also on display are a huge clockwork-driven lens formerly used at Howth.

Admission: Adults €5.00, Children & Concessions €3.00, Family €10.00.

Open: Now until September 30

Times: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am - 5pm.

Telephone: (01) 280-0969.

Public Transport: DART to Dún Laoghaire.

Dalkey Heritage Centre

A genuine Medieval Towerhouse......
Murder Hole
Machicolations
Bartizan
Garderobe
Battlements

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre
Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel : +353 1 285 8366
Fax : +353 1 284 3141
Email: info@dalkeycastle.com
Web Site: http://www.dalkeycastle.com

From Dún Laoghaire Ferry Terminal
Car: only 10 minutes via the coast road travelling south (2km)
Train: (DART) 3 stops to Dalkey Station

Additional Information

Guide Booklets

Pick up one of six available 'Dún Laoghaire Way' walking guides at the local Tourism Information office in the Ferry Terminal building. The guides outline short walks of local interest in several localities allowing you to discover the many charms of the Dún Laoghaire area.

Opening Hours of the Tourism Information Office
Monday - Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Dublin Tourism

You will find many more interesting places to visit during your time in and around Dún Laoghaire Harbour at the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Tourism web site at http://www.dlrtourism.com under "Places to Visit" heading here.

Openning Times Monday to Friday only
09:30 to 17:30 hours
Lunch: 13:15 to 14:30 hours

More Useful Information

Parking at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour facility.
Pay and Display Information

Parking Map