Location: Dun Laoghaire
Top Things to do in Dun Laoghaire
10 Sights & Landmarks in Dun Laoghaire That You Shouldn't Miss
Dún Laoghaire (Irish pronunciation: [d̪ˠuːn̪ˠ ˈɫeːrʲə]) is a suburban coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland, about 12 km (7.5 miles) south of Dublin city centre. It is the county town of the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown district. Formerly a major port of entry from Great Britain, it was known as Dunleary until 1821 when it was renamed Kingstown in honour of King George IV's visit that year, and in 1920 was given its present name, the original Irish form of Dunleary.
Restaurants in Dun Laoghaire
1. Oratory of The Sacred Heart
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By johanniec19 - Dublin, Ireland
This tiny little Oratory - with the most amazing artwork & decoration by Sister Concepta (Lily Lynch) ... This year 2020 - a hundred years ago that she started decorating the space behind the Statue of the Sacred Heart and commissioned the Studio of Harry Clarke to do the stained Glass Windows too . An inscription on one of the windows read: Pray for All the Donors of this Oratory 1920. But it was built by the Monks Brothers 1919- commissioned by the Dominican sisters as a Peace Memorial after WWI. Dun Laoghaire CountyCouncil organise tours with Heritage Tours on specific dates which can be find under either Spring Heritage or Summer Heritage with a dedicated website to give exact dates & times ( which often varies).
2. The Forgotten Irish Memorial
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Great memorial plaque on the wall of the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire. It’s is to recall the generation of Irish that emigrated and never returned. Sad but true.
3. Dun Laoghaire East Pier
4. The Oratory
5. Presbyterian Church
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By rusmir_rieger - Dublin, Ireland
Dating in around 1800, built in gothic style, this church is a real gem. Located in beautiful Dun Laoghaire area, next to Sandyford & Blackrock. I spotted it several times while having spring walks & runs.
6. Scotsman's Bay
7. Analemmatic Sundial
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Brilliant sundial that is simply a work of art. Found on the East Pier and on an elevated platform. Provides distance in yards to many of the attractions in the area. Fantastic!
8. Bandstand and Sunshelter
9. Anemometer - East Pier Heritage Trail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
The Anemometer was designed in 1852 and operated as a warning system for ships by providing wind speed and direction. It was working for over 120 years and was one of the first in the world.
10. Queen Victoria Fountain
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