Richard Toutcher – the case for a memorial
The very existence of Dún Laoghaire Harbour and it’s specific location owes more to Richard Toutcher (1758-1841) than to any other man. In turn, the town developed around the harbour. Toutcher was a man of great foresight, a tenacious organiser, a philanthropist, who challenged the authorities, developed the concept of the harbour, organised public opinion… Read more »