About Dun Laoghaire
Dún Laoghaire is a substantial coastal town in south Dublin, centred on its harbour and broad seafront, with Blackrock, Monkstown, Glasthule and Sandycove nearby. It has a lively but established feel, combining period terraces and apartments with busy town-centre streets, marina activity and quieter residential roads. The waterfront is the defining feature, with long harbour walks, piers and views across Dublin Bay, while People’s Park provides landscaped open space and a popular weekend farmers’ market. Education and activity options include the Irish National Sailing School, Powerboat School.ie and Dún Laoghaire School of Music, alongside a range of schools in the wider area. Commuters are well served by DART rail services, Dublin Bus routes and the nearby N11/M50 road network, although town-centre traffic and parking can be busy. Shopping is concentrated around George’s Street, Bloomfields and the surrounding streets, with supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés and everyday services close at hand. Residents also have a good choice of pubs, restaurants and cafés, particularly around George’s Street, Glasthule and the harbour, as well as leisure facilities, sailing clubs and coastal walks. Local services include Park Lane Vets, Park House, Park Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Central Dún Laoghaire Senior Citizens and An Post Sallynoggin.
Property Market in Dun Laoghaire
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What’s in Dun Laoghaire
Schools
Harbour-based sailing school offering courses, training and water-based activities.
Visit website ↗Provides practical powerboat training and recognised boating courses near the harbour.
Visit website ↗Local music education provider offering tuition and lessons for various instruments.
Visit website ↗Independent girls’ secondary school in nearby Blackrock, serving south Dublin families.
Independent boys’ secondary school in Monkstown with a strong academic and sporting profile.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent coastal rail services connect the town with Dublin city, Bray and northern suburbs.
Regular routes serve the town centre, harbour, surrounding suburbs and Dublin city.
Local transport-related business listed in the Dún Laoghaire area.
Major south Dublin corridor providing access towards the city, M50 and Wicklow.
Local road network connects the town with Monkstown, Sallynoggin, Sandycove and Dalkey.
Amenities
Landscaped seafront park with gardens, playground facilities and a popular farmers’ market.
Visit website ↗Historic harbour offering scenic walks, piers, marina views and waterside recreation.
Local venue and service location within the Dún Laoghaire area.
Community organisation supporting older residents through social and local activities.
Convenient local laundry and dry-cleaning service for residents and businesses.
Nearby post office providing postal, parcel and everyday counter services.
Visit website ↗Modern library and cultural venue with study spaces, events and harbour views.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic harbour club with sailing, social activities and strong local connections.
Visit website ↗Established Dún Laoghaire club supporting dinghy, keelboat and youth sailing.
Visit website ↗Promotes accessible physical activity and sport across the county and local communities.
Independent shops, cafés and services contribute to the town’s active commercial centre.
Manages the historic harbour, marina operations and important waterfront facilities.
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