How the East Pier defines Dún Laoghaire from the Crimean War to Samuel Beckett - Open House Dublin 2026

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

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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