How the East Pier defines Dún Laoghaire from the Crimean War to Samuel Beckett
Crimean War Cannon, East Pier, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin
Dates & Times
Saturday 17 October
12:00PM
Tour lasts 1 hour
Tour type
- Walking Tour
Tour Information +
A Russian canon, a Victorian bandstand, a shadow clock, and a memorial plaque dedicated to an Irish literary giant are just some of the fascinating features to be discovered on Dún Laoghaire’s iconic and ever popular East Pier. The lighthouse is surrounded by a defensive battery that has only once been engaged for the firing of an official gun salute rather than warfare or battle. The battery also used to house Dún Laoghaire’s famous foghorn until it was decommissioned in 2011, a sound familiar to generations of people on the south coast of Dublin. This tour will visit the old fog bell and examine many other fascinating features.
Meeting Point: Crimean War Cannon, end of East Pier, Dún Laoghaire
Pre-Book Only
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible
Assistance Dogs welcome
Prams/buggies permitted
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