Dublin’s Victorian Harbour Town
Dún Laoghaire (pronounced “Dun Leery”) is a coastal town approximately 12 kilometres south of Dublin city centre, accessible in 20 minutes by DART train. The town is built around a substantial Victorian harbour — one of the largest artificial harbours in the world when completed in the 1840s — with a 2.6-kilometre pier walk (the East Pier, one of Dublin’s most popular walking routes), yacht clubs, seafood restaurants, and views across Dublin Bay to Howth. Dún Laoghaire is the southern complement to Howth — an easy half-day coastal escape from the city requiring nothing more than a DART ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Dún Laoghaire from Dublin?
DART train from Dublin city centre (Pearse, Tara Street, or Connolly stations) to Dún Laoghaire — approximately 20 minutes, frequent services.
What is there to do in Dún Laoghaire?
Walk the East Pier (2.6 kilometres return), visit the seafood restaurants on the harbour, swim at the Forty Foot (a famous open-water swimming spot featured in Ulysses), explore the Sunday market, and visit the National Maritime Museum.