From the Bar
Guides, stories, and local knowledge from Fitzgerald's.
Dun Laoghaire Cruise Port: The Perfect 2-Hour Shore Excursion
Arriving in Dun Laoghaire by cruise ship? Here's how to spend your time - walk to Sandycove, visit Joyce's Tower, swim the Forty Foot, and have a proper pint. All within walking distance.
Read more →The Forty Foot Swimming Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Planning to swim at Dublin's famous Forty Foot? Everything you need to know - water temperature, safety, what to bring, how to get there, and where to warm up afterwards.
Read more →James Joyce's Sandycove: A Guide to the Joyce Tower and Beyond
Visiting the James Joyce Tower in Sandycove? What to see inside, how to get there, and what else to do nearby - the Forty Foot, the coastal walk, and the pub around the corner.
Read more →Where to Drink After Swimming the Forty Foot
Just finished a swim at the Forty Foot? Here's where to go for a proper post-swim pint in Sandycove - the closest pubs, what to order, and how to find them.
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