Dun Laoghaire Thread. No traffic, commuting, transport chat.

I see that the co-living apartment block on Eblana Avenue is now renting out units, starting at an eye watering €1880 per month, which is apparently €800 more than what was originally intended.

It's gonna be September apparently. Timing is everything.

Yeah I've heard the whole square element is going to be sunk 400mm below grade, with just one massive step down, so that anyone in a wheelchair, pushchair, or just with dodgy knees and hips can stand around the rim and have a great view of people enjoying themselves.

The SBP reported recently that private renters who plan to move into the 91 new apartments in Newtown Avenue in Blackrock would have to pay rents between €2,600 & €4k + per month once completed.

I know that a place like Blackrock in Dublin is mostly supposed to be a place to live if you're a wealthy person. But that is a hell of an amount of money to pay for rent each month.

I would assume the rents being asked for the new apartments over Frascati SC would be equal or more expensive than what would be offered in Newtown Avenue?

Are they build to rent?

In which case it is usually about 2 / 3 months after the builder moves off the site before occupants move in. The complex needs to snagged, painted, fitted out and the landscaping needs to be done.

I believe some of the units will be social housing. These may be the first in.

Luxury social housing... thats just great.

I should not have bothered studying, or working my ass off.

Spot on 100%.

Does anybody know what is happening with the Stillorgan library? There hasn't been any activity on the site since the old library was demolished.

Staying up in Dun Laoghaire in two weeks time, and I was just wondering is there much in the area to do? First time staying here so wouldn't have too much of an idea of what to expect or whats around

It will be both day and night but mainly things to do during the day or things to see whilst we are out walking. The boat trip sounds very interesting didn't realise there was a thing there. Thanks for that I'll probably try everything out that you have mentioned anyway.

Depends on CWMMC's budget though. A double Hendricks G&T in Spoons will cost him 8euro for example, it'll cost him 22euro in Haddington House. Or 7euro for a pint in the Haddington House vs 1.95eur in Spoons. 300% the price for broadly the same drink with a very similar view is a big trade-off.

McKenna s definitely the best pub in DL.

However, as much as I dislike Wetherspoons, the owner, the model, the clientele it attracts, they do have cask ale. The dungarvan pale ale must get drunk a bit because any time I’ve tried it the beer has been fresh and tasty- not always the case with a ‘spoons cask which may have been opened weeks ago and left to go stale.

The Coastal Mobility Route is an amazing resource, allowing you to travel safely from Blackrock, to Dun Laoghaire, to Dalkey and back again, including everything in between. There are a few bike rental schemes around, and The Bike Hub will do a trishaw journey for older people and people with disabilities.

Yes very good advice.

A cycle/walk from DL down through Sandycove to Dalkey.

Dalkey is probably the most beautiful village in the country.

stunning cliffside houses everywhere.

If you get the weather, its as pretty as any place you care to pick.

walk along the coastline and around the village.

Sunday markets are good in DL itself also.