Dublin City Moorings

Marina information

The Dublin City Mooring pontoon, located on the north quays on the River Liffey, is directly in the heart of the Irish capital. Alongside the mooring is the rejuvenated 'Docklands' area which offers a host of restaurants and is home to the financial quarter - the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) which surrounds former dock basins. Nearby, the splendid Custom House and the attractions of the city centre are all within easy walking distances.
The benefits of the city mooring facility are immediate, only 10 km from the airport and in one of Europe's most exciting capitals. In addition the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) which operates the moorings, promotes summertime events and festivals on the river.
The port of Dublin is very busy with commercial shipping traffic, particularly during 0600-1000hrs and 1800-2200hrs. The approaches in Dublin Bay require vessels to obey the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) and to be aware of fast ferry craft.Within the channel of the port, dock basins lead off and so caution should be exercised. For clearance in and out of the port, contact the Dublin Port Radio.
Note that the marina has to be accessed via the East-Link toll lift-bridge which leads into the main section of the River Liffey where the Dublin City Moorings are located. A new pedestrian swing bridge lies upriver, just beyond to the west of the mooring and is where the River Liffey sightseeing river boat 'Strumpet City' docks.

Visit Dublin

The capital of Ireland, located midway along the east coast with its large and embracing bay and the backdrop of the Dublin Mountains, is a thriving vibrant city known for its legendary welcome. The 'Fair City', epitomised in sweet Molly Malone's 'Cockles and Mussels', is renowned for its numerous literary figures. On June 16 Dubliners celebrate 'Bloomsday', the day on which James Joyce's literary masterpiece 'Ulysses' is set throughout the capital.The city retains some splendid examples of Georgian streets and squares and also an emerging modern Dublin is rapidly reflected in a cosmopolitan nature. The city centre's main thoroughfares are O'Connell Street,Westmoreland Street and Dame Street. Explore the city's museums, art galleries and the famous grounds of Trinity College. Nearby this centre of academia are Grafton Street, the city's premier shopping street, and the 'cultural quarter' of Temple Bar.This is area of cobbled streets brimming with art galleries, specialist shops, art-house cinema, pubs, restaurants and night clubs.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Dublin Tourism, O'Connell St.
www.visitdublin.com
Dublin Tourism, Suffolk St. Tel: (0)1 6057700

Activity and Leisure

Viking Splash Tours Tel: (01) 7076000
www.vikingsplashtours.com

Walking:
Take a stroll along the newly developed River Liffey (5km) walking trail.

Cycling:
There are cycle paths along the quaysides of the river

Bike Hire:
CycleWays Rent-a- Bike 185- 186 Parnell St.Tel: (01) 8734748

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place Tel: (01) 6778099
www.cccdub.ie
Custom House Quay Visitor Centre Tel: (01) 8882538
Dublin City Hall, Dawson St. Tel: (01) 6722204
www.dublincity.ie
Dublin Writer's Museum, 18 Parnell Sq. Tel: (0)1 8722077
www.writersmuseum.com
Dvblinia Christchurch Cathedral,Tel: (01) 6794611
www.dvblinia.ie
Guinness Storehouse, Dame St.Tel: (01) 4084800
www.guinnessstorehouse.com
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Sq Nth Tel: (01) 874 1903
www.hughlane.ie
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham Tel: (01) 6129900
www.imma.ie
National Gallery of Ireland, Clare St.Tel: (01) 6615133
www.nationalgallery.ie
National Library of Ireland, Kildare St. Tel: (01) 6030200
www.nli.ie
National Museum of Ireland (located throughout the city by dept.) Tel:(01) 6777444
www.museum.ie
The 'Book of Kells',The Library,Trinity College;The Chimney Viewing Tower, Smithfield Tel: (01) 8173800
The Old Jameson Distillery, Bow St, Smithfield Tel: (01) 8072355
The Shaw Birthplace, 33 Synge St. Tel: (01) 475 0854
www.visitdublin.com

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
St. Stephen's Green, top of Grafton St; and Merrion Square, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland
Culture & Entertainment/ Theatres:
Abbey & Peacock Theatres, 26 Lwr Abbey St.Tel: (01) 8872200
www.abbeytheatre.ie
Gaiety Theatre, South King St Tel: (01) 6771717
www.gaietytheatre.com
Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row Tel: (01) 8744045
www.gate-theatre.ie
Olympia Theatre, Dame St. Tel: 1890 925130
Point Theatre, East-Link Bridge, Nth Wall Tel: (01) 8363633
www.point.ie

Cinemas:
Savoy, O'Connell St.Tel: (01) 8746000
Screen, D'Olier St.Tel: (01) 6725500
www.filminfo.net
IFI Cinemas, 6 Eustace St,Temple Bar Tel: (01) 6793477
www.irishfilm.ie
UCG, Parnell St.Tel: (01) 8728444
www.ugc.ie

Events and Festivals:
17 March - St. Patrick's Day & Festival Week Tel: (01) 6763205
www.stpatricksdayfestival.ie
May - Docklands Fun Run (7km) Tel: (01) 8183300
www.ddd.ie
16 June - 'Bloomsday': celebration of  'Ulysses' James Joyce Centre, 35 Nth Great George's St.Tel: (01) 8788547
www.jamesjoyce.ie
June - Docklands Maritime Festival & Market; Docklands Liffey Swim
Docklands Liffey Challenge Race Tel: (01) 8183300
www.ddd.ie
Aug - Puppeteers Annual Yacht Race, River Liffey Tel: (01) 8183300
www.ddd.ie

Address

Dublin City Moorings
Custom House
Dublin
T • 00 353 (0) 1 8183300
info@dublindocklands.ie
www.dublindocklands.ie

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