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Lar Joy

Lar Joy

Lar Joye is Port Heritage Director at Dublin Port Company, a historian and curator who previously led exhibitions at the National Museum of Ireland.

Jun 30, 2026

19:41
That's a lot of shipwrecks Lar!
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
19:44
There is.
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
19:45
We estimate between 900 and 1,000 shipwrecks in the bay.
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
19:48
And as you know, there's well over 15,000 shipwrecks around Ireland.
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
19:52
So it kind of shows you the importance of maritime trades to Ireland as an island nation.
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
19:59
And Dublin, again, has its own individual problems.
Lar Joy
Lar JoyGUEST
20:04
For many years, especially during the years of sail, it was very hard to get into Dublin.
20:30
What stands out for you in it particularly, Lar?

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