DUBLIN - Ireland 2014 - page 163

The taxi fare from Dun Laoghaire to central Dublin is about €25; to the airport, about
€35. With the DART and Aircoach options listed above, taking a taxi is like throwing
money away. But if you really need one, try ABC Taxi service (tel. [phone]).
With DART access into Dublin, and cheap or sometimes free parking, Dun Laoghaire
is ideal for those with cars (which can cost €25/day to park in Dublin).
Orientation to Dun Laoghaire
A busy transportation hub, Dun Laoghaire has a coastline defined by its nearly mile-long
breakwaters—reaching like two muscular arms into the Irish Sea. The breakwaters are
popular for strollers, bikers, bird-watchers, and fishermen.
Helpful Hints
Internet Access: Central Internet Café provides a fast connection (€4/hour, Mon-Fri
9:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-19:00, 88B Lower George's Street, tel. 01/
230-1811).
Post Office: It's on Lower George's Street (Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, closed
Sun).
Laundry: Try Jeeves, located in the village of Glasthule, a five-minute downhill walk
from Sandycove/Glasthule DART station (€15/load, Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00, Sat
9:00-18:00, closed Sun, full-service only, 34 Glasthule Road, beneath Daniel's Res-
taurant and Wine Bar, tel. [phone]).
Parking: If you don't have free parking at your B&B, try the payand-display street-park-
ing system. Buy a ticket at machines spaced along the street, and display it on your
dashboard (Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00, €2/hour, 3-hour max, free Sun).
Best Views: Hike out to the lighthouse, at the end of the East Pier; or climb the tight stairs
to the top of the James Joyce Tower and Museum.