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Latest Dun Laoghaire hotel reviews
Pro
Harbour walks, lovely parks, quirky buildings
Con
May be a bit quiet for some people. Not the party capital of Ireland.
In a nutshell
If you like boats . . . .
Ruai Says: The ruined church of Tully and two ancient crosses are located just south of the village of Cabinteely (so strictly speaking not in Dun Laoghaire town at all but its an interestin spot so . . . )The origins of the ruined Tully church are usually ascribed to the 12th century,...
Ruai Says: In honour of the work done by the Lifeboats over the years, the Harbour office commissioned a sculpture for the new Dun Laoghaire marina within the harbour. Personally, I think its quite striking but you'll have to take a look for yourself to see if you like it.
Ruai Says: This monument commemorates the building of the harbour and the visit of George IV to Dun Laoghaire in 1821. The town was renamed in his honour 'Kingstown' and only returned to Dun Laoghaire after independence in 1922. The main street in Dun Laoghaire is still called George...
Ruai Says: The Victoria monument was erected to commemorate the disembarking of Queen Victoria in Dun Laoghaire in 1900. Unlike in more modern times, such royal visits were very rare occasions and perceived as very special. During her 63 year reign Queen Victoria only visited Ireland 4...
Ruai Says: Cabinteely Park is one of a number of large south Dublin public parks. Asides from pleasant walks and being a great place to pick up chestnuts (as any kid will tell you - for conkers :), its also the only park I've come across in Dublin that has a circuit walk with exercise...
Ruai Says: It could be argued that Killiney Hill is really in Killiney rather than Dun Laoghaire but I'm taking the view that its in the same local authoirity area so can be claimed :-) Killiney Hill was opened as a park in the late 19th century, with Dalkey Hill being added to it at a...
Ruai Says: The centre of Dun Laoghaire is a little ugly (maybe I'm being charitable . . ) The Dun Laoghaire shopping centre is an unlovely piece of 1970s architecture, which replaced a row of victorian buildings. The church across the way is a modernist 1970's concrete monolith built...
Ruai Says: Part of a several strong chain that have sprung up in Dublin, this one is handy for a coffee and a toasted bagel before or after a walk down the pier (so undoing any good the exercise is doing for you :-)Also along this strip of restuarants and coffee places are Mao's (Asian...
Rasam: The coolest Indian in the burbs
Ruai Says: Rasam's is a new and very stylish Indian restaurant in Glasthule. The decor and food are a cut above what might be expected and in fact it could be argued that this may be the best Indian in the city! Murg tikka
Restaurant Na Mara: One of the best seafood places in the city
Ruai Says: Set in part of the old train station building, R na M is very handy if you come to Dun Laoghaire by train. Very simple yet chic interior is complemented by pleasant and efficient service. This is a place to come for a special occasion or with that special someone!Last time I...
Purple ocean restaurant: Cool place overlooking the harbour
Ruai Says: This is a great restaurant located at the top of the ferry terminal in the harbour. It has a really nice balcony to sit out on when days are fine and a round room with windows on all sides upstairs which would be great for a party or function. Service is excellent and the...
Red_Hugh Says: Walters in its heyday was a great place to watch sweaty rock bands do their thing. It has however gone way upmarket in recent years and now serves a mean cappuchino as well as the more traditional beers and spirits. Food is good quality pub grub and there are lots of big...
The GastroPub company: The shape of things to come?
Ruai Says: This newly opened place, just across from the Pavilion Theatre in the centre of town, combines good food with a convivial pub atmosphere. They serve food pretty late so handy of you get the munchies after a performance at the Theatre :)It has the feel of a chain franchise...
Eagle House: Heart of the old village of Glasthule
Ruai Says: The Eagle house is one of a number of old pubs in the Dun Laoghaire area. Nowadays, all the little villages along the coast have merged into one suburban strip but there are still people who are proud of being from Glasthule instead of Sandycove :-)
Ferry between Holyhead (Wales) & Dun Laoghaire
bwk_michael Says: you can take a very cheap ferry (by foot or car) from or to Holyhead in Wales - Dun Laoghaire. it takes 90min and costs return only 21 Pounds (circa 33 Euro)the ferry is very compfi and a quick trip between both countries.
Ruai Says: Dun Laoghaire can be reached easily from Dublin in about 20 minutes by DART train. The station leaves you in the centre of town beside the ferry terminal (for those wanting to go to Holyhead in Wales). You can also stay on and get off at Glasthule/Sandycove if you want to...
Ruai Says: This shop has a great range of models of all sorts. To be honest some of them would be a bit beyond most kids but theres something to suit most price ranges and interests. They have a strong range of military vehicles, aircraft, figurines and just about anything else you...
The Wise Owl: Bookshop thats good for kids
Ruai Says: This bookshop, located up a hill just off the main street in Dublin, has a good selection of books for kids and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly too. Pop-up books of all sorts! About the same as elsewhere
Ruai Says: The Commissioners for Irish lights have responsibility for maintaining all of the lighthouses off the Irish coast. At this point these have all been automated and the Commissioners use the Granuaile tender vessel to service them. Its often to be seen in and around Dun...
Ruai Says: Every child should have an old cannon to play with :-)This one has an interesting history, being one of hundreds of Russian cannon captured in the Crimean war (1853-56) and taken home by British forces. The War office distributed the guns to any town that asked for one and...
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When I was growing up much of Dun Laoghaire was almost the text book definition of this. An old port town that under British rule (from 1821-1921) was known as Kingstown, it had been a favoured...
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Dun Laoghaire - a town swallowed by a city
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Dun Laoghaire is a well known town of Dublin County for its woderfull Marina and The Pier. This is a place where the wealthy of Dublin "park" their yachts and where we can go and admire them. It is a...
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