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The Ha'penny Bridge (/ ˈ h eɪ p n i / HAYP-nee; Irish: Droichead na Leathphingine, or Droichead na Life), known later for a time as the Penny Ha'penny Bridge, and officially the Liffey Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge built in May 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland.
- May 1816
- River Liffey
- 43 m (141 ft) with a 3.35 m (11.0 ft) rise
- Arch bridge
World renowned as the Ha’penny Bridge, in reference to that toll, but officially the Liffey Bridge since 1922, it has variously been known as the Wellington, Metal, Triangle or Iron Bridge. The Bagnio Slip, near an infamous brothel, is no more, the crossing now takes pedestrians from Merchant’s Arch to Liffey Street on the north side.
- History
- Architecture
- Visiting
- What to Do Nearby
Before the Ha’penny Bridge was built, anyone needing to get across the Liffey had to travel by boat or risk sharing the road with horse-drawn carriages. Seven different ferries, all operated by a city Alderman named William Walsh, would transport passengers over the river at different points along the bank. Eventually, the ferries fell into such di...
The Ha’penny bridge is an elliptical arch bridge that stretches 141 feet (43 meters) across the Liffey. It is one of the earliest cast iron bridges of its kind and is made up of iron ribs with pretty decorative arches and lampposts. At the time of its construction, Ireland was a part of the British Empire, so the bridge was actually manufactured by...
A halfpenny doesn’t go very far these days but even that small toll has long been eliminated which means the Ha’penny Bridge is free to visit. Pronounced “Hey-penny,” the bridge never closes and is one of the busiest pedestrian bridges in all of Dublin. Visit day or night while exploring the city or stop by on your way to a pub dinner in Temple Bar...
The Irish capital is compact and the Ha’penny Bridge can be found in the heart of the city so there is no shortage of activities nearby. On one side of the bridge is O’Connell Street, a bustling thoroughfare lined with pubs and shops. At the center of the street is The Spire, a stainless-steel monument in the shape of a sharpened needle that stands...
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Jan 2, 2024 · The Ha’penny Bridge is arguably one of the more iconic attractions in Dublin. You’ll find it a stone’s throw from O’Connell Street, where it connects Ormond Quay Lower to Wellington Quay. It was constructed from iron in 1816 and cost £3,000 to build.
The Ha'penny Bridge, known later for a time as the Penny Ha'penny Bridge, and officially the Liffey Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge built in May 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. Made of cast iron, the bridge was cast in Shropshire, England. Map. Directions.
History. When the sailing ships, transporting the Ha’penny Bridge from the Coalbrookdale Foundry in England, dropped anchor in Dublin, it was then an outpost of the British Empire with a population of less than 200,000 people. The bridge, assembled on site, opened on May 19th 1816 and citizens enjoyed ten toll free days.
Dec 26, 2019 · Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge is a pedestrian path that crosses the Liffey River. Pronounced as ‘hey-penny’, it is among the most recognizable sights in Dublin.
