Things to do and see
Neighbourhoods
Monkstown
Great restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
Glasthule is a quaint village with a number of cafés, bars, shops. It is located very close to the Forty Foot and to the James Joyce Tower in nearby Sandycove.
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Glasthule
Glasthule is a quaint village with a number of cafés, bars, shops. It is located very close to the Forty Foot and to the James Joyce Tower in nearby Sandycove.
Food scene
TWOBEANS Speciality Coffee Bar
11 George's Street LowerLike coffee - this place is worth visiting!
Shoe Lane Coffee (Dun Laoghaire)
Unit 107 Marine RdAnother nice coffee spot to hit up
You can’t come to Dun Laoghaire without tasting the famous Teddy’s icecream. Ask for a 99 with a flake.
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Teddys Ice Cream
1a Windsor TerraceYou can’t come to Dun Laoghaire without tasting the famous Teddy’s icecream. Ask for a 99 with a flake.
Scrumdiddly's
4 Crofton RdAnother popular icecream spot close to home
McKennas
8 Wellington StThe Lighthouse
South QuaySOUP Ramen is a neighbourhood restaurant serving up ramen, fermented foods, kombucha and cocktails in a casual dining environment.
SOUP Ramen
28 George's Street LowerSOUP Ramen is a neighbourhood restaurant serving up ramen, fermented foods, kombucha and cocktails in a casual dining environment.
Strudel
105 Patrick StTues-Sat 8am to 1pm
Haddington House
9-12 Haddington TerraceExcellent pizza, and a lovely spot for a drink on a sunny evening.
Avoca Monkstown
11a Monkstown CresFood market and restaurant
Unbelievable pizza. If you can't get a seat, definitely worth getting a take away and sitting in the park!
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That's Amore - Monkstown
107 Monkstown RdUnbelievable pizza. If you can't get a seat, definitely worth getting a take away and sitting in the park!
Sightseeing
Dun Laoghaire's flagship library. Opened in 2014, it boasts unparalleled views of Dublin Bay, and incredible award winning architecture both inside and out.
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Queen's RoadDun Laoghaire's flagship library. Opened in 2014, it boasts unparalleled views of Dublin Bay, and incredible award winning architecture both inside and out.
Soak up the seaside atmosphere with a trip to the local museum
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National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Haigh TerraceSoak up the seaside atmosphere with a trip to the local museum
A favourite of locals and tourist alike - enjoy a stroll down the pier and enjoy the sea air.
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour
A favourite of locals and tourist alike - enjoy a stroll down the pier and enjoy the sea air.
Bring that swimsuit and enjoy a dip with the daily swimmers for a cold splash to wake up the senses!
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Forty Foot
Bring that swimsuit and enjoy a dip with the daily swimmers for a cold splash to wake up the senses!
Free walking/cycling route from Dun Laoghaire to Killiney/Dalkey.
Large slabs of granite from the old quarry were pulled by horses down this truck railroad for the construction of the east and west piers from 1817 until its completion in 1842. It has now been turned into a route for walkers and cyclists.
The Metals
The MetalsFree walking/cycling route from Dun Laoghaire to Killiney/Dalkey.
Large slabs of granite from the old quarry were pulled by horses down this truck railroad for the construction of the east and west piers from 1817 until its completion in 1842. It has now been turned into a route for walkers and cyclists.
Seapoint Beach
Seapoint CourtCheck the tide before getting in for a swim
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Park Road