Dun Laoghaire

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

Multiple Dublin swimming spots closed by council due to poor water quality

The situation has been reviewed by the council. Words by Hannah Cronolly Multiple popular swimming spots in Dublin have been closed until at least tomorrow due to poor water quality caused by heavy rainfall. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council installed a prohibition notice at Seapoint beach last week following HSE consultations. In a statement, the council […]

1 month ago

SUP Coffee swaps the carpark for the grounds of an evangelical church

SUP Coffee swaps the carpark for the grounds of an evangelical church

The coffee trailer and winner of our Lovin Locals 2022 SUP Coffee has had a location switch No stranger to an unorthodox location, the owner of SUP Coffee Nick tackled the news that he would have to exit Jervis street APCOA car park, in his stride. Luckily SUP Coffee comes on wheels so Nick just […]

4 years ago

6 places we are mad to try in Dún Laoghaire

6 places we are mad to try in Dún Laoghaire

There is no shortage of spots to eat in Dún Laoghaire, rain, hail or shine. It’s easy to pigeonhole Dún Laoghaire, by simply describing it as a seaside suburb, but that kind of reduction does the place a serious disservice. While it can be the sleepy seaside town that many paint it as, with pier […]

4 years ago

Iconic Dun Laoghaire corner shop closes its doors after 35 years

Iconic Dun Laoghaire corner shop closes its doors after 35 years

If you live anywhere within the vicinity of DL, you’ll have hit up Dun Leary’s Last Corner Shop at some stage. Whether it’s for the local newspaper from your home county, sausages and rashers that are cheaper than Tesco’s or a last minute bottle of wine, this place had it all and served the people […]

5 years ago

Beloved Dun Laoghaire restaurant closes its doors until further notice following a fire

Beloved Dun Laoghaire restaurant closes its doors until further notice following a fire

Dun Laoghaire locals were distraught to hear Hartley’s has closed temporarily following a fire in the restaurant overnight. In an Instagram post yesterday, the Hartley’s team shared that although they were devastated about having to close, they were relieved no one was hurt given the seriousness of the fire. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRv8i1sHDA9/ Since the return to outdoor […]

5 years ago

Dun Laoghaire pub looking for an artist to paint a massive mural

Dun Laoghaire pub looking for an artist to paint a massive mural

Have any artistic pals? Or maybe you, yourself are artistic. This could be the gig for you! The Lighthouse in Dun Laoghaire is looking for someone to create a bespoke large scale mural on the backside of their property. This could be great opportunity for someone looking to get onto the scene. Your mural could […]

5 years ago