"At the Royal Marine Hotel"

South Dublin Antiques & Vintage Fair, Sunday, 11th April ~ Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, 11am-6pm. The Royal Marine Hotel is easy to find, overlooking the harbour in the centre of Dun Laoghaire. If you take the DART it is just 3 minutes walk from Dun Laoghaire station. Dun Laoghaire is a wonderful destination for an afternoon out: enjoy a walk on the pier and take in the great views and fresh sea air, take afternoon tea overlooking the harbour, or drop in to the famous Farmers Market in the People’s Park for international cuisine, gourmet delicacies and fresh produce. Since 1828 a hotel has occupied the site now occupied by the Royal Marine Hotel. Originally know as Hayes Royal Hotel, William Dargan builder of the Kingstown Railway bought out the Royal Hotel in 1863 and built the Royal Marine Hotel designed by John McCurdy, who also designed many other buildings and churches of significance in Ireland during this period. The re-development includes a new banqueting and conference centre,  with a superb ballroom which enjoys a panoramic view over Dun Laoghaire harbour, which is where the antiques fairs are held.