Dun Laoghaire
Dun Laoghaire
The Souter Family, Killiney, Co Dublin /
souterfamily@eircom.net / August 2002
Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun Leary) was our home for the first month we lived
in Ireland. It is still where we go to do most of our shopping so we can
be found in the town most Saturday mornings.
Boats in Harbour |
Dun Laoghaire means the 'fortress of Laoghaire'. He was one of the High Kings of
Ireland who ruled before the arrival of the Vikings. Some people say Dun Laoghaire is the oldest
town in Ireland. It pre-dates Dublin which was originally a Viking settlement
and was once the most important harbour in the country.
Ferry Terminal
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Dun Laoghaire, like Dublin, is one of the main points of entry into Ireland
as both are ferry ports. The existing terminal building is relatively
new and was completed in 1998.
Dart Station
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The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) is a train service that is our
most common means of transport. The station at Dun Laoghaire is one of our central
points in getting around the world in which we live.
House Fronts
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Dun Laoghaire has undergone a number of name changes over the years. Under
British rule the spelling was changed to Dun Leary to make it easier for
the English to pronounce. It was also re-named Kingstown for about 200
years, but just before Ireland gained its independence in the 1920's the
original name was restored.
Church
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Marine Road which leads from the ferry terminal / Dart
station is dominated by this church. The main shopping mall is across the
road from the church.
Harbour
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Our first memory of Ireland is walking along this harbour wall, wondering what else
was out there. The apartment we lived in over-looked the harbour and was
an interesting introduction to the country.
Evening
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