Traffic River Liffey

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sarah s bridge on river anna liffey (1831) sarah s bridge today called island bridge. then-new wellington monument seen on left


a well-known sight on liffey 1990s, lady patricia , miranda guinness cargo ships used export guinness st. james s gate brewery.


as of 21st century, regular traffic on river within city liffey voyage water tour bus service, runs guided tours along river liffey through dublin city centre. departing boardwalk downstream of ha penny bridge, spirit of docklands built westers mekaniska in sweden 50-passenger water taxi. variable ballast tanks (not unlike submarine) , low air draught mean @ low tide can float high, @ high tide can ride low , still pass below liffey s bridges.


downstream of east-link bridge, river still used commercial , ferry traffic, recreational use also. high speed trips out mouth of liffey available sea safari.








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