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Dun Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire is a suburban coastal town on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the administrative centre of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown.

Type City

Why go

  • Coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland.

History

Dún Laoghaire is a suburban coastal town on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the administrative centre of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The town was built up alongside a small existing settlement following 1816 legislation that allowed the building of a major port to serve Dublin. It was known as Dunleary in the English language, until it was renamed Kingstown in honour of George IV's 1821 visit, and in 1920 was given its present name, which is the original Irish form from which "Dunleary" was anglicised. Over time, the town became a residential location, a seaside resort, the terminus of Ireland's first railway and the administrative centre of the former borough of Dún Laoghaire, and from 1994, of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown.

Where to stay

Crofton Rd., Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland · connaughthouse.ie
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5 Stillorgan Rd, Galloping Green North, Dublin, Ireland · gallopinggreen.ie
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3 Islington Ave, Sandycove, Dublin, A96 DF76, Ireland · windsorlodge.ie
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115/116 Coliemore Rd, Dalkey Commons, Dublin, A96 HE22, Ireland · thecoliemore.ie
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9-12, 9-12 Haddington Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 F2R9, Ireland · haddingtonhouse.ie
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7 Old Dunleary Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 HF51, Ireland · marinahostel.com
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Killiney Hill Rd, Scalpwilliam Or Mount Mapas, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 N125, Ireland · fitzpatrickcastle.com
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44 Booterstown Ave, Booterstown, Dublin, A94 P981, Ireland · gleesons.ie
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Bellevue Ave, Merrion Rd, Dublin, D04 K5C2, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
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Stillorgan Rd, Booterstown, Dublin, A94 V6W3, Ireland · sthelenshotel.ie
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Eblana Ave., Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 W8XT, Ireland · nicheliving.com
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Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063, Ireland · royalmarine.ie
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7 Claremont Villas, Glenageary, Dublin, A96 C8V0, Ireland · claremonthouse.net
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Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Central Park, Sandyford Business Park, District, Co. Dublin, D18 K2P1, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
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164 Rochestown Ave, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 ETY8, Ireland · rochestownlodge.com
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Stillorgan Rd, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland · talbothotelstillorgan.com
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47 Mulgrave St, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 FN24, Ireland · mulgravelodgedunlaoghaire.hotelsol.top
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16 Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 P8P2, Ireland
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33 Blackthorn Ave, Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland · irishcountryhotels.com
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28 Brookville Park, Deansgrange, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 KT35, Ireland · brookvilleguesthouse.com
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The Forum, Ballymoss Rd, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 DHR0, Ireland · premiersuiteseurope.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:30-14:00,19:00-22:00; Su,Mo off Wikipedia: en:Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud · 21 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin · restaurantpatrickguilbaud.ie
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 78-79 Grafton Street, Dublin · bewleysgraftonstreet.com
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Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30, Sa 17:00-11:30, Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17A Baggot Street Lower, Dublin, D02 YN96 · sanai.ie
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Steak House, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 34 College Green, Dublin, D02C850 · hawksmoor.ie
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 57 Bolton Street, Dublin, D01 CK40 · boco.ie
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 41 Westland Row, Dublin · napoli.ie
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Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-20:00, Th-Fr 07:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-20:00, Su 09:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 109… · chopped.ie
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 26 Westmoreland Street, Dublin · good-world-dublin.squarespace.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:15-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 09:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 26 Dawson Street · beanhive.ie
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Indian, Restaurant · Café and Mexican Food Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-22:00 · 5d Rockbrook Blackthorn Drive · southernspices.ie
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Japanese, Restaurant · YOI Ramen is a Japanese restaurant dedicated to bringing the delicious flavours of Japan directly to Dubliners. Specialising in ramen… · yoiramen.ie
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Juice, Cafe · Juice Bar Features: step-free access · 95b Morehampton Road, Dublin · greenbeards.ie
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Fast Food · Takeaway pizza Opening hours: Mo, Tu 16:00-22:30; We-Su 12:00-22:30 · Unit 3 Jardine House Sandyford Village · northwfp.ie
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Ice Cream · Seasonal Opening Hours Opening hours: 10:00-sunset Features: step-free access · 1a Windsor Terrace · teddys.ie
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 73 South Great George's Street, Dublin · boojummex.com
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American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 00:00-01:00,11:30-24:00; Th 00:00-02:00,11:30-24:00; Fr 00:00-04:00,11:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-04:00,10:00-24:00; Su… · eddierockets.ie
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 07:30-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Old Dublin Road · mcdonalds.com
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British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-00:30, Fr 07:00-00:30, Sa 09:00-00:30, Su BH 09:00-12:30 Features: step-free access · 13-17 Dawson Street,… · theivydublin.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Sa-Su 08:00-18:00; Th-Fr 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · krispykreme.ie
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Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 6/7 Marine Road · nandos.ie
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Su 00:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Wexford Street, Dublin · subway.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Dundrum · wagamama.ie
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 2 Werburgh Street, Dublin · leoburdock.com
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Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:30; Sa-Su,PH 12:00-17:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · Unit 57/58 Blackrock Market, Blackrock · shakapoke.ie
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-01:00, Th 12:00-04:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-05:00, Su 12:00-01:00 Features: delivery · 3 Donnybrook Mall, Dublin · abrakebabra.com
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Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: step-free access · 310 Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin · alsbakery.ie
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Mediterranean, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:45-16:00, Sa,Su 09:00-16:30 Features: vegetarian options · 46 Harrington Street, Dublin · brotherhubbard.ie
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-We 12:00-21:00; Th-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · 3c Castle… · bubbas.ie
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 43 Pearse Street, Dublin · camile.ie
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Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options,… · casperandgiumbinis.ie
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Soup, Salad, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 19-20 Wicklow… · cornucopia.ie
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International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:30-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 21 Georges Street Upper, Dún… · harryscafebar.ie
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Woodfired Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-16:00,17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-16:00,17:00-23:00; Su 14:00-16:00,17:00-22:30 · 7 Westmoreland Street,… · hellfire.ie
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:15-17:00 · 1 Poolbeg Street, Dublin · j2sushidublin.ie
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Vietnamese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · Unit 2 Kevin Street Lower · lovepang.ie
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa,Su 12:30-24:00 Features: step-free access · 84-86 George's Street Great South, Dublin, D02 TX84 · pittbrosbbq.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 11 Saint Andrew Street, Dublin · cedartree-d2.com
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European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00, Sa 10:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00 · 129 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin · thelittlekitchen.ie
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Irish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24 Essex Street East, Dublin · shackrestaurant.ie
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Arab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: delivery, vegan options · 180 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin · umifalafel.ie
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:45 Features: step-free access · 1A Rathgar Road, Dublin, D06 C5H0 · voici.ie
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Persian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-04:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-05:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 14/15 Parliament… · zaytoon.ie
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Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-24:00; Th 12:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 16:00-01:00 · 10 Dublin Road, Bray · chipmongers.com
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su off Features: vegetarian options · elceller.ie
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Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 12:00-21:00 · 53 Capel Street, Dublin, D01 E0H2 · kopitiam.ie
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Airports

Dublin Airport (DUB) 17 km to the centre
Dublin, D, IE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 28 airlines (Aer Lingus, Ryanair, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 144 destinations incl. New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Copenhagen, London… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 28 airlines, 144 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Dublin Port Terminal 1
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre
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Terminal 1
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre · Dublin Port
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Dublin Port Terminal 5
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre
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Terminal 5
Ferry terminal · 7.4 km from the centre · Norfolk Line
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Dublin Port Terminal 2
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
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Terminal 2
Ferry terminal · 7.6 km from the centre · Stena Line Ltd
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Dalkey Island Ferry
Ferry route
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Dublin Bay Ferry (March - Oct)
Ferry route · Dublin Bay Cruises
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Island Ferry (Seasonal)
Ferry route
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Dublin - Holyhead (Irish Ferries)
Ferry route · Irish Ferries
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Ferry: Holyhead => Dublin (Irish Ferries)
Ferry route · Irish Ferries
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Ferry: Dublin => Holyhead (Irish Ferries)
Ferry route · Irish Ferries
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Dublin - Holyhead (Irish Ferries) (fast)
Ferry route · Irish Ferries
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Ferry: Dublin => Holyhead (Irish Ferries - fast)
Ferry route · Irish Ferries
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Dun Laoghaire — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dublin Port Terminal 1, 7.1 km); routes include Dalkey Island Ferry, Dublin Bay Ferry (March - Oct), Island Ferry (Seasonal).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dun Laoghaire. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

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