Defenses of Dublin Port

Join Port Heritage Director Lar Joye for a fascinating journey through the military history of Dublin Port. From Napoleonic-era fears of invasion to the challenges of two World Wars, this lecture explores the forts, batteries, watchtowers, searchlights and defensive networks that once protected Ireland’s principal port. Drawing on maps, photographs and archival records, Lar will reveal how Dublin Port became one of the most heavily defended stretches of coastline in the country and uncover the stories of the soldiers, sailors and civilians who served there. Discover the remarkable legacy of these often-overlooked defences and their lasting impact on Dublin’s maritime landscape.