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Dublin Customs
Tel:+353 1 679 2777

Docking

There are several marinas and repair facilities in and around the capital Dublin, the best centres being at Dun Laoghaire (see separate page), Howth and Malahide.

The Howth Yacht Club marina has excellent docking facilities and its location is ideal for visiting Dublin. Good provisioning, fuel and LPG are available locally. The club offers temporary membership to those spending the winter here.

Dublin City Moorings
Custom House Quay, Docklands, Dublin 1
Tel:+21 (353) 1818 3300/Bridge 1855 5779, Fax:+21 (353) 18183399, VHF Channel 12, 13
www.dublindocklands.ie, info@dublindocklands.ie
The only visitor moorings in the city and within 10 minutes walk of the centre. The lifting bridge at the entrance to the River Liffey opens for visiting boats at 9 am,11 am, and 3 pm daily. Contact Port Control if in doubt. Phone ahead to check ship movements and the lifting of the East Link Bridge. 20 visitors' berths. All facilities. Situated in the heart of the city. Good 24 hour security. Reconstructed (2007) with larger pontoons installed are suitable for yachts up to 1,000 tons and 4.3 m draft.

East Link Lifting Bridge
Tel:+353 (0)1855 5779, VHF Channel 12 'Eastlink'
The bridge opens every day at 1100,1500,2100 and on request.

Howth Harbour
Dublin
Tel:8302777
Harbourmaster

Howth Yacht Club Marina
Harbour Road, Howth , Co Dublin
Tel:+21 (353) 1839 2777, Fax:+21 (353) 18392430, VHF Channel Ch 80/37
www.hyc.ie, marina@hyc.ie
Situated on the northern side of Dublin Bay. Available at all states of tide and offer excellent protection from every wind direction All facilities. Town within walking distance and great fish shops.

Malahide Marina
Malahide, Co Dublin
Tel:+353 21 1845 4129, Fax:+353 21 18454255, VHF Channel Ch 80/37
www.malahidemarina.net, info@malahidemarina.net
Situated 10 minutes from ~Dublin Airport and half hour train ride from Dublin city centre ("DART" train service) All facilities with good shops and pubs within walking distance.

Poolbeg Yacht Club & Marina
South Bank, Pigeon House Road, , Ringsend, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Tel:+353 (0)1 668 9983 , Fax:+353 (0)1 668 7177
info@poolbegmarina.ie
A 100 slip marina in the centre of Dublin on south bank of river 600 yards east of the swing bridge. Old swinging moorings have been replaced with a pontoon and fingers marina. 100 berths (some berths reserved for visitors) Water, electricity, showers/toilets, fuel, pump-out, club house and security.

Yacht Clubs

Howth Yacht Club Marina [see above]

Poolbeg Yacht Club & Marina [see above]

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