Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
Area:	127.31 km²
Capital:	Dún Laoghaire
County:	County Dublin
Population:	191,792 (2002)
Province:	Leinster

Overview of Dun Laghaoire

Dún Laoghaire (pronounced "Dunleary" or [roughly] "Doonlairah") is a seaside town and a ferry port situated 11 km (7 miles) south of Dublin in the county of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

The town had been officially renamed Kingstown in 1821 in honour of a visit by the British King George IV, but reverted to its ancient Irish name by resolution of the town council in 1921, one year before Irish independence. The name derives from its founder, Laoghaire, a 5th-century High King of Ireland, who chose the site as a sea base from which to carry out raids on Britain and France. Dún is an Irish word meaning "fort". King Laoghaire is famous for having allowed Saint Patrick to travel the country and preach Christianity.

Nowadays it is a bustling coastal town, recently having undergone regeneration and planning changes, providing pedestrian shopping areas and new seafront shopping developments. Boasting a large range of services including theatre, cinema, shopping and much more. Nice villages to visit nearby include, Glasthule and particularly Dalkey, the favoured resting spot of some of Dublin's stars e.g. Bono, Enya and Eddie Irvine.

Getting There

By Train

The easiest way to get to Dun Laoghaire from Dublin city centre is by DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport). A green electrified train that zips along the east coast of Dublin.

By Bus

Take 46A

By Car

Nearby Car Rentals

Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast

• Annesgrove, 28 Rosmeen Gardens, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 9801
  • Contact Name Mrs Anne D'Alton
  • Description:Located in Quiet Cul-de-Sac off the main street, beside DART (suburban train, 20mns to Dublin City Centre)Close to all amenities and sailing clubs
  • Price Range €30 / 50 pps

• Ariemond, 47 Mulgrave Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1664
  • Contact Name Des & Marie Power
  • Description:Georgian House in quiet location in town centre, only 2 mins from DART Station (suburban rail Dublin city Centre 20mns) close to all amenities and sailing clubs
  • Price Range €25 / 58 pps

• Avondale House, 3 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 9628
  • Contact Name Mrs Patricia Gorby
  • Description:Situated in the centre of Dun Laoghaire in quiet road, Avondale House is beside all amenities, only 3mins. to seafront and sailing clubs. 20mins. to Dublin City Centre by DART (suburban rail)
  • Price Range €30 p.p.s.

• Belmont, 3 Mulgrave Terrace,Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1422
  • Contact Name Alan & Colette Di Felice
  • Description:Georgian house in a quiet location only minutes from the centre of Dun Laoghaire. Convenient for touring, sailing, 20mins. from Dublin City Centre by DART (Suburban Rail).
  • Price Range €26 / 58 pps

• Cill Dara, 5 Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 7355
  • Contact Name Mrs Mary Lehan
  • Description:Modern Family home. Opposite Dun Laoghaire Golf, convenient for Touring, sailing, visiting Dublin City
  • Price Range €29 / 51 pps

• Connaught House, 1 Connaught Place, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 5502
  • Contact Name Liam & Mabel Fitzpatrick
  • Web http://www.connaughthouse.com
  • Description:Located on the Seafront convenient for Yacht Clubs, Car Ferry, Dublin 20mns. by DART (suburban rail)
  • Price Range €35pps

• Coolfin House, 18 Clarinda Park East, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 5354
  • Contact Name Mrs Helen Coughlan
  • Description:Coolfin House is a mid-Victorian property situated in this unique quiet Victorian Square, only 2 minutes from all amenities and sailing clubs. DART station 2mns (suburban rail, 20 mns. to Dublin City Centre) Ideal base for all holiday needs. Special rates for long-stay guests
  • Price Range €35 / 70

• Darthogue, 4 Corrig Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 3288
  • Contact Name Ann Morris
  • Description:Within easy walking reach of the centre of Dun Laoghaire, ferries, yacht clubs. 5mns. to DART station (suburban rail) ideal for Dublin City, touring wicklow, racing at Leopardstown
  • Price Range €35 / 60

• Duncree, 16 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 6118
  • Contact Name Mrs Connie O'Sullivan
  • Description:Situated on a quiet road, 1minute off the main street. Ideal for Ferries, yacht clubs, Dublin City Centre 20mns by DART (suburban rail)
  • Price Range €27 / 35

Guest House

• Glandore House ***, Glandore Park, Lower Mountown Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 3143
  • Contact Name Mrs Grainne Jackman
  • Web http://www.glandorehouse.com
  • Description:Glandore House offers excellent accommodation. This beautiful gothic Style 3* guesthouse with a 5* attitude, provides guests with beautiful rooms, hearty breakfast and homely atmosphere. All rooms are en suite with TV, direct dial phone, tea/coffee facilities, trouser/ironing centre. Situated 5 minutes drive from Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal and yacht clubs, direct bus from outside house to Dublin City Centre
  • Price Range €40 / 58

Hotel

• Rochestown Lodge Hotel and Leisure Club, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 285 3555
  • Contact Name Anna Robinson, Reservations Manager
  • Web http://www.rochestownlodge.com
  • Description: Located just 2 miles from Dun Laoghaire Centre, the hotel is an ideal stopover for those using the ferry services at Dun Laoghaire Port and is a great base from which to explore our local scenery and heritage. County Wicklow and the East Coast are readily accessible, while all the visitor sites of Dublin are just 20 minutes drive away.

Free Internet Access for all Guestrooms, use of Leisure Centre Facilities, Secure Parking. State of The Art Conference Suites also available. Price Range €60 to 110

• Kingston Hotel **, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1810
  • Contact Name Reservations Manager
  • Web http://www.kingstonhotel.com
  • Description:This delightful hotel has panoramic views of Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire Harbour and coastline. only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre by DART (suburban rail) the hotel is convenient to R.D.S., Point Depot, Lansdowne Road and Leopardstown Racecourse. A family run hotel serving food all day in the lounge/bar or dine in the Marconi Restaurant.
  • Price Range €65 / 80 pps

• Portview Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1663
  • Contact Name Reservations Manager
  • Description:The Portview Hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Dun Laoghaire with all amenities on hand, Dublin City Centre only 20mns by DART (suburban rail) and yacht clubs only minutes away. The ideal location base for touring or spending time in Dun Laoghaire's impressive Victorian Town.
  • Price Range €65 / 90 pps

• The Gresham Royal Marine Hotel ***, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1911
  • Contact Name Reservations Manager
  • Web http://www.gresham-hotels.com
  • Description:This elegant 19th century hotel, with panoramic views of Dublin Bay and the picturesque port of Dun Laoghaire, is set in its own landscaped gardens. Accommodation includes 8 Victorian four-poster suites. The elegant Bay Lounge, Toddy's Bar and the Powerscourt Room Restaurant provide the ideal location to unwind. Conference facilities available. The Gresham Royal Marine is only 20 minutes to Dublin City Centre by DART (suburban rail)
  • Price Range €120 / 170 pps

Visitor Attractions / Things To Do

Museums

• James Joyce Museum, Sandycove Harbour
  • Phone 280 9265
  • Description: Located eight miles south of Dublin on the coast road, the tower, with its gun platform and living quarters, remains much as Joyce described it.

The Museum’s collection includes letters, photographs, first and rare editions and personal possessions of Joyce as well as items associated with the Dublin of Ulysses First editions of most of Joyce's works are displayed in the museum, including the original Ulysses published by Shakespeare and Company in 1922. The museum also contains one of two plaster death masks of Joyce by sculptor Paul Speck.

• National Maritime Museum, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire
  • Description:Situated in the former Mariner's Church, the Maritime Museum is open each weekend from 1pm-6pm. The principal exhib is the Bantry Longboat; a French Admiral's barge driven ashore in Bantry Bay in 1796. Other exhibits include the Optic from the Bailey Lighthouse and a cannon from the Spanish Armada

Parks

• The People's Park
  • Description:The People's Park is near Dun Laoghaire town centre, between Glasthule and the Seafront. It is approximately 2 hectares in extent. It was developed by the then Kingstown Town Commissioners towards the end of the 19th century in the formal Victorian style. It was enclosed by wrought iron railings and gates with the most prominent entrances off George's Street and Queen's Road. There is a market in the Park at weekends.

Other

• 40 Foot Swimming Area
  • Decription:Poplular bathing place of local residents. Water is known not to be too warm.

Food / Restaurants

Asian/Chinese/Thai

• MAO Restaurant, The Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
  • Phone 214 8090
  • Web http://www.cafemao.com
  • Description:Open 7 days for coffee, lunch and dinner. MAO offers a selection of dishes from South East Asia in a minimalist and modern environment called Asian fusion.

• Wongs, The Crescent Monkstown, Co. Dublin
  • Phone 230 1212

• Yung's Restaurant, Georges St. Upper, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 284 2156

European

• 40 FOOT Restaurant and Bar, The Pavilion, Royal Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 284 2982
  • Web http://www.40foot.info
  • Description:Superb cuisine in an unique setting; the restaurant enjoys views over Dun Laoghaire Harbour and Dublin Bay. Situated beside the DART station and theatre.

Features:

• La Provence Restaurant, Martello Terrace, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
  • Phone 280 8788

• Odells Restaurant, Sandycove Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
  • Phone 284 2188
  • Description:Intimate style restaurant and wine bar with a reputation for tasty and exciting food in warm vibrant surroundings with friendly and attentive staff. Well worth a visit. Early bird menu available

• Rolys @ The Pavilion, Pavilion Centre, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 236 0286
  • Web http://www.rolyatthepav.com

Description:Stunning contemporary restaurant with sea views serving modern Irish/European food with the emphasis on quality, value, service and atmosphere.

• Walters Restaurant, 68 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 7442
  • Web http://www.walterspub.com
  • Description:Marine is the theme of the spectacular bar and terrace. On the upperdeck, enjoy pastas, seafood and Mediterranean specialities. Late night bar Friday and Saturday nights

Fish

• Brasserie Na Mara, 1 harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 6767
  • Description:Housed in a listed building with high ceilings and arched windows, Brasserie Na Mara serves edcellent cuisine with Mediterranean ambiance. situated beside the Ferry Terminal and DART Station

• Cavistons, 58/39 Glasthule Road, Sandycove
  • Phone 280 9120
  • Web http://www.cavistons.com
  • Description:Gourmet delicatessen/ Fish & poultry award winning restaurant. Sittings 12noon-1.30pm. 1.30pm-3pm. 3pm-5pm.

• Wrights Brasserie, Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown
  • Phone 280 5174

Greek

• The Olive Tree
  • Phone 278 0933

Indian

Italian

• Toscana, Windsor Terrace, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 230 0890

Spanish

• Valparaiso, Monkstown Road
  • Phone 280 1992
  • Description:Spanish Restaurant offering an interesting and excellent

TexMex

• Outlaws, George's Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 284 2817

Thai

• Siam Thai Restaurant, The Crescent Monkstown
  • Phone 284 33096
  • Description:Excellent Thai restaurant within easy reach of Dun Loaghaire

• Thai House
  • Phone 284 7304

Coffee Shops

• It's a Bagel, The Pavilion Centre, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 236 0644
  • Web http://www.itsabagel.com
  • Description:Importers of H & H Bagels direct from New York. Delicious filled bagels, gourmet soups, fresh juices, homemade goodies. (outdoor corporate catering on request)

• Kaffe Moka, The Pavilion Centre, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 284 6544
  • Description:Opposite the Ferry Terminal, Kaffe Moka offers a wide range of Pizzas, Paninis, Pastas and Melts complimented by an extensive coffee and wine menu. Open 7 days till late

• West Coast Coffee Company, The Pavilion Centre, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 230 4722
  • Description:Ireland's first gourmet Coffee Shop with an exquisite selection of sandwiches, salads and pastries. Enjoy lunch within the Dun Laoghaire Pavion Plaza

Theatres

• Lambert Puppet Theatre, Clifton Lane, Monkstown
  • Phone 280 0974 / 280 1863
  • Web http://www.lambertpuppettheatre.com
  • Description: Ireland's purpose built Puppet Theatre established in 1972. The Theatre operates throughout the year with a varied programme to suit all tastes

• Pavilion Theatre, Pavilion Centre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire.
  • Phone 231 2929
  • Web http://www.paviliontheatre.ie
  • Description:The New Civic Theatre fills a gap in the cultural life of Dún Laoghaire. A varied and exciting programme of Drama, Music and Dance is presented throughout the year with the support of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Arts Council. Click on the website link for a review of the programme. For reservations Telephone 231 2929

Cinemas

• IMC Cinemas, Beside Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Lower George's Street
  • Phone 230 1367
  • Web http://www.imc-cinemas.com
  • Description:Dun Laoghaire's premiere cinema complex featuring the very latest in projection and sound technology. 12 Screen, Parking, Wine Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, Loop System for Hard of Hearing.Booking office phone: 230 1399. Information phone: 280 7777

Shops

Pubs

• Dunphys, 41 George's Street Lower,Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1668
  • Description:This family owned pub is situated beside Bloomfield Shopping Centre. Enjoy a drink with friends or relax with a coffee. Bar food available at lunch time.atmosphere with excellent service

• Eagle House,Sandycove,Co. Dublin
  • Phone 280 4740
  • Description:Lunches and evening meals served

• Farmhouse Inn, Monkstown Farm
  • Phone 280 2574

• Farrells,Top Floor,Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre
  • Phone 284 65952
  • Description:A lively pub with regular music sessions. Extensive lunch menu available

• Fitzgerald's of Sandycove, Sandycove Road.
  • Phone 280 44696
  • Description:A visit to Sandycove would not be complete without a "frothy Freshener" (James Joyce) in "Fitzgerald's, the Joycean Pub". Lunch Monday to Friday, snacks available

• Goggins Inn, Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
  • Phone 280 2735
  • Description:Excellent lunches

• McCormacks, Mounttown Road Lower
  • Phone 280 5519

• McKenna's,Wellington Street
  • Phone 280 3970

• Nemo's Café Bar,Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre
  • Phone 280 22936

Description:Late night Disco Bar Friday and Saturday nights. Excellent carvery lunch daily

• Scott's Lounge Bar, 17 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 2657
  • Description:Late nights disco Bar Friday and Saturdays nights, live music venu. Carvery lunch served

• Smyths, Georges Street Lower,Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1139
  • Description:A trraditional pub with atmosphere

• T.P.O'Loughlin,George's Street Lower,Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 7391

• The King Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 1205

• Walters Public House and Restaurant,68 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 280 7442
  • Web http://www.walterspub.com
  • Description:Marine is the theme of the spectacular bar and terrace. Late night bar Friday and Saturday night. Excellent restaurant for evening dining

• Weirs of Dun Laoghaire, 88 Lower George's Street, Dun Laoghaire
  • Phone 230 4654
  • Web http://www.weirs.ie
  • Description:An oasis of fine food and drink in an establishment of truly outstanding character, menu available daily until 10pm. , Sundays until 8pm. Sunday is "Jazz Night"

Places Nearby

• Sandycove
• Dalkey
• Glasthule
• Monkstown
• Blackrock
• Glenageary