Dun Laoghaire Hostel
Dún Laoghaire is connected to central Dublin by the DART suburban railway, frequent bus service, and has a ferry connection to Holyhead in Anglesey, Wales. The Dublin to Dún Laoghaire railway, constructed in 1837, was the first ever railway in Ireland.
A number of years ago, George's Street underwent pedestrianization, with the buses which used to run along this route (7,7A,8) being now re-routed along the sea front up to Marine Road.
The harbour is notable for its two granite piers. The East Pier is particularly popular with walkers, and is featured in the 1996 movie Michael Collins, where Liam Neeson (as Collins) and some other people are seen walking alone a sea-side promenade which is, indeed, the Dun Laoghaire East Pier. A lighthouse is located at the end of the East Pier.
Other features of the town include the National Maritime Museum of Ireland, and a Martello tower in nearby Sandycove known as the James Joyce Tower. It took 42 years to construct the harbour - from 1817 to 1859.
Dún Laoghaire harbour is home to five yacht clubs. From north (West Pier) to south (East Pier) they are the Dún Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, Sailing In Dublin Club, the Royal Irish Yacht Club, the Royal St. George Yacht Club, and the National Yacht Club.
York Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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