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Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County has a great variety of places to interest you during your visit. We can offer you a unique journey through our ancient civilisation up to the present day, or enjoy the peace and tranquility of our many areas of natural beauty. Why not visit the Maritime Museum or start your literary adventure at the James Joyce Tower. By clicking on the menu at the left you can get a more detailed list of the attractions.

We know how to enjoy our leisure-time in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown !! and we are very happy to share the opportunities with you. At the seaside, you can Swim, Sail, Fish, Windsurf, Scuba-dive, or enjoy the high speed exhilaration of the exciting SeaThrill rides around Dalkey and Killiney Bay. Within twenty minutes of the coast you can relax and savour the pleasures of the countryside. Golf, Hill-walking, and Horse-riding are there for all to enjoy. Choose from the listings below and click through for further information on your special interest.

A visit to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County isn't complete without an evening in one of our many restaurants which offer a fabulous choice of dishes from traditional Irish fare to wonderful flavours from around the world. For a less formal meal visit one of our pubs, virtually every one has an extensive lunch and early evening menu. The unique atmosphere that pervades our pubs is the cornerstone of many a memorable holiday. For "a little more action" try the inclusive packages of dining with traditional dance and music entertainment provided at venues such as Taylor's Three Rock in Rathfarnham, or Johnny Fox's in Glencullen. From traditional Irish music venues to sophisticated Wine Bars, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County has it all.

You will be well served by the quality of the shopping experiences available in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, and as a visitor you will enjoy the fantastic value particularly if you are coming from the £sterling area. Most local areas have high quality centres offering a wide choice of shopping. There are also craft shops offering authentic handcrafted Irish goods, and speciality shops offering handcrafted pottery, glassware, wood carvings, and furniture. Everywhere you go you can satisfy your practical shopping needs and enjoy the fulfilling pleasure of buying well.

When you visit Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County you can avail of a range of accommodation to suit your personal needs and your budget. The facilities offered range from comfortable and homely Bed and Breakfast (B&B;) options spread throughout the County, Guesthouses, to three and four star hotels which offer a very high level of service and accommodation.

There are thirteen golf courses spread throughout the County, with many more within 30 minutes drive of anywhere you choose to stay! Several courses cater particularly for visiting players and offer championship quality challenges, while others offer facilities more suited to the casual (Dare we say ‘less committed’) golfer.

There are many walking trails in the County that can bring you along the rugged coastline or up into the hills of peat, gorse and heather. The famous Wicklow Way begins in Marlay Park in Rathfarnham and wanders through South County Dublin and on into County Wicklow; which is a walker's paradise. There are several suitable accommodation sites on the route. Visitors can join local club outings for shorter walking trails within the County.