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The Dun
Laoghaire East Pier sundial was commissioned by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Company as a feature of artistic and scientific interest for all who use the
amenities of the Harbour, and to mark the successful restoration of the East
Pier in 2006 Solar Calculations: Captain Owen M Deignan Architectural Consultants: Shaffrey Associates Graphic Design: Brian O'Connor Bronze Castings: CAST Ltd Masonry Work: Bobby Blount This Analemmatic or human sundial differs from ordinary sundials in three respects:
Sundial time can be converted to Irish Standard Time (watch time) by following the instructions given on the adjoining bronze plates.
Dún Laoghaire is a town on the coast about 11km south of Dublin City. Lat 53° 18' North Long 6° 8' West Irish Grid O 324500 229340 |