About Dun Laoghaire

Dun Laoghaire is a large town and seaport close to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains in Ireland. Dun Laoghaire is on the coast about 7 miles (11km) south of Ireland's capital city, Dublin. Dun Laoghaire is reckoned to be the oldest town in Ireland. It was named in the fifth century after its founder, King Laoghaire, the High King of Ireland.

Dun Laoghaire is the ideal place to begin or end your journey through Ireland. It was once called Kingstown and before that the English called it Dunleary.

Dun Laoghaire on Dublin's Riviera, is always moving with the times. Each week the many Bars and Venues in the area always have something going on. Visit www.dun-laoghaire.com for the latest events, activities, shopping and history.