📢 Two locals strike Euromillions gold + Coastival is coming

Welcome to the very first edition of The Bay Window!
Whether you're plotting a family adventure, sneaking off for a pint, or just need to know if it’s safe to swim this week (spoiler: maybe not), we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll serve up the best of local news, events, and hidden gems — all in one tidy read so you can get on with planning the good stuff.

Here’s what’s in store this week:

Let’s dive in👇

DLR Council has just launched a public consultation on the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Draft Masterplan. It’s a sweeping vision for a "Living Harbour" — think vibrant public spaces, boosted tourism, and stronger climate resilience. Want your say? You can submit feedback via online survey, webinar, or even pop by a session at the DLR Lexicon on July 5.

Check out the explainer video below

Two locals hit the Euromillions jackpot this week — one in Stillorgan, another in Loughlinstown — both walking away with €500,000. There’s even talk that the €250 million golden ticket might’ve been sold in Stepaside. Haven’t checked your numbers? Consider this your sign.

Heavy rainfall means no swimming at several popular spots: Blackrock Baths Shore, Seapoint, Sandycove Beach, and yes, even the 40 Foot. If you’re desperate for a dip, head further south to Killiney or beyond.

In a first for Ireland, Dun Laoghaire will host two Olympic Class Sailing World Championships in summer 2026. Expect an influx of top-tier talent and sails as far as the eye can see.

Dun Laoghaire turns festival-central with Coastival — a 9-day seaside celebration packed with art, games, family fun, music, and Ireland’s largest sailing event: the Volvo Regatta. Plus, the crowd-pleasing Emergency Services Open Day is back.

The Lighthouse in Dun Laoghaire (second mention in one week but their doing the lord’s work to be fair) are offering a free pint for all dippers. All you need to do is head for a swim, take a photo, tag them on socials and show them at the bar. Voila, a free pint is yours!

Sticking with The Lighthouse (second mention in one week but their doing the lord’s work to be fair) are offering a free pint for all dippers. All you need to do is head for a swim, take a photo, tag them on socials and show them at the bar. Voila, a free pint is yours!

One lucky winner will be cruising the bay in style. Enter the

An exploration of the Woodland near UCD Nova. During the walk, you’ll encounter diverse trees ranging from 25-year-old Birches to ancient Oaks and Yews, providing a glimpse into the rich variety of UCDs 80,000 trees, discovering how the Woodlands came to be what it is today.

Bray’s Mermaid Arts Centre is hosting an informal baby concert for ages 0–12 months. Expect fiddles, accordions, and even renaissance guitars — all in a cosy, sensory-friendly setting.

Kidspace Rathfarnham is going all-in on messy play. Costumes are provided, chaos is encouraged, and your little one (aged 6 months to 5 years) gets to explore sensory trays dressed as their favourite hero — or princess. Or both.

An American artist now based in Dun Laoghaire, Lenore Collins brings colour and texture to the local art scene through painting, photography, and mixed media. We loved this recent piece on her Instagram!

Discovery more at her website

From port town to seaside gem, this short video gives a lovely potted history of Dun Laoghaire — perfect for brushing up on your local knowledge (or impressing visitors).