Historic weather station upgraded with digital display
A 170-year-old anemometer on Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier has been restored and upgraded with a new digital weather data screen. The project, led by local heritage and harbour teams in collaboration with the Cruising Association of Ireland, enriches the popular harbour trail experience.
Walkers on Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier can now access live weather information through a newly restored historic weather station. The East Pier Anemometer, originally installed in the 1850s and featuring spinning cups to measure wind speed and direction, has been carefully refurbished by the dlr Harbour Team.
The installation includes a modern digital screen that displays real-time data on wind speed, direction, tides, sea and air temperatures, as well as details on vessels in the bay. This upgrade is the result of a partnership between Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Cruising Association of Ireland.
The historic anemometer forms part of the award-winning Dún Laoghaire Harbour Heritage Trail, maintained by the Council’s Tourism and Heritage Teams. Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Saul expressed enthusiasm about the restoration, highlighting its value for visitors, while Chief Executive Frank Curran praised the collaboration for enhancing public access to environmental information.