Dun Laoghaire Marinas

Marina information

Embraced by the arms of Dun Laoghaire harbour situated on the south side of Dublin Bay is the largest marina in Ireland, accommodating 500 fully secure and serviced berths.The marina was completed in 2001 and is well sheltered by two internal breakwaters within the main harbour which is exposed during north-easterly winds. Visiting yachts are normally berthed at the end of the piers on the hammerhead pontoons and at berth Q. Berths are designed for easy manoeuvring with ample space and a full range of facilities are located nearby.
The marina is centrally positioned in the harbour and is surrounded by yacht clubs that make Dun Laoghaire a leading centre of sailing activity. The port is the terminal for the fast ferry from Holyhead. Note: Outside the protection of the marina, attention needs to be taken to the wash from the fast ferry, and keep clear of the fairway.The marina is within walking distance of the town's main shopping street.

Visit Dun Laoghaire

The town's meaning in Irish is the 'fort of King Laoire', the king whose fort was built in the old town close to the present-day Coal harbour.The harbour was originally built as a refuge harbour in 1847 (then the largest artificially built harbour in the world) for vessels using the port of Dublin. In 1834 a railway to the capital was completed.This saw a dramatic development of the town, which has become a fashionable seaside resort and suburb south of the city.
The town has inherited a rich fabric of Georgian architecture and this is reflected in residential squares and civic buildings.The town has seen recent development in a new shopping centre, cinema and a combined theatre, shopping and leisure complex.Take a walk along either the West or East Pier (the shorter and more popular pier) where the harbour boasts panoramic views across Dublin Bay and mountains. There are good public transport links to Dublin city, outer suburbs and to the south the Wicklow Mountains can also be easily reached.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Dublin Tourism,The Ferry Terminal
www.visitdublin.com
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown,Avoca House, Marine Road Tel: (01) 2054855
www.dlrtourism.com

Activity and Leisure

Crunch Fitness Centre,The Pavilion, Marine Rd Tel: (01) 2801299
Monkstown Pool & Fitness Centre, Monkstown Ave Tel: (01) 8451979
Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock Tel: (01) 2894799

Walking:
A series of walks throughout of Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown take in the rich coastal and historical heritage of the borough: Dun Laoghaire Tourism Tel: (01) 2054855

Cycling/Bike Hire:
Mike's Bike, Patrick St.Tel: (01) 2800417
Golfing: Dun Laoghaire Tel: (01) 2803916
Killiney Tel: (01) 2803916
Kilternan Tel: (01) 2955559
Powerscourt Tel: (01) 2046033

Parks/Facilities for children:
Dun Laoghaire People's Park, Upper George's St; Leisureplex, Old Bray Rd, Stillorgan Tel: (01) 2881656
www.leisureplex.ie

Beaches:
Seapoint off the West Pier, Sandycove and further south at Killiney

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Castle St, Dalkey Tel: (01) 2858366
Maritime Museum & Institute, Haigh Terrace Tel: (01) 2800969
James Joyce Tower Museum, Sandycove Tel: (01) 2809265
www.visitdublin.com

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Airfield Trust Estate, Upper Kilmacud Rd, Dundrum.Tel: (01) 2984301
Cabinteely House & Park, Cabinteely.Tel: (01) 2848080
Killiney Hill Park, Killiney; Marley House & Park, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham.Tel: (01) 4937372
The People's Park & Tea Rooms, Park Road

Culture & Entertainment:
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Cultural Centre), 32 Belgrave Sq, Monkstown Tel: (01) 2800295
www.comhaltas.com
IMC Cinemas, Bloomsfield S.C., Lwr Georges St.Tel: (01) 2301399
The Pavilion Theatre, Marine Rd.Tel: (01) 2312929
www.paviliontheatre.ie

Events & Festivals:
May - Aug - Harbour Summer Sundays: Civic Plaza Tel: (01) 2801018
www.dlharbour.ie
June - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Visitor Week Tel: (01) 205 4855
www.dlrtourism.com
16 June - 'Bloomsday', James Joyce Festival, Glasthule
July - Dun Laoghaire Regatta
Aug - Festival of World Cultures, Pavilion Theatre, Marine Rd Tel: (01) 2312929
www.festivalofworldcultures.com

Address

Dun Laoghaire Marinas
Harbour Road
Dun Laoghaire
T • 00 353 (0) 1 2020040
F • 00 353 (0) 1 2020043
info@dlmarina.com
www.dlmarina.com