Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has unveiled its master plan for the development of Dún Laoghaire Harbour under the banner of “a harbour for everyone”. It is notably ambitious and aims to reconnect the historic harbour to the adjoining town which has declined steadily from its Victorian heyday. The plan sets “guiding principles to reimagine Dún Laoghaire Harbour” and includes thirty separate proposals ranging from a saltwater swimming pool to a hotel. The presumption here is that the urban quarter – which envisions residential, office and retail use along with a hotel – will be attractive to the private sector. The masterplan is silent on the issue of private sector involvement.

Source: The Irish Times January 15, 2026 09:36 UTC