Taking advantage of the weekend's fine weather and sea conditions, Dublin Bay kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders were early arrivals at the still under refurbishment Dun Laoghaire Baths.
Perhaps an indication of the increasing demand for this type of marine leisure facility, it is not for the first time that boaters and watersports enthusiasts have made landfall at the – still to be officially opened – new jetty and pier.
Work began at the site in June 2018 after lying derelict for over 30 years. While the €13.5m project was originally scheduled to reopen in 2020 delays due to COVID and site issues are the reason Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council now give 'Summer 2022' as the completion date for the impressive makeover.
Work has included new sea walls, works to the Pavilion building and an extension of the walkway at nearby Newtownsmith.
Currently works on the new jetty are nearing completion.
The project has created a new viewing point with stunning vistas across Scotsman’s Bay to Sandycove Harbour. The new long bench on the jetty has been also been completed which is inspired by the sitting bench where swimmers relax overlooking Sandycove Harbour. The new Casement Memorial Sculpture by Mark Richards is complete and is dramatically sited on a plinth at the end of the jetty.
