Liffey Swim

See more attractions in Dublin »

Liffey bridge, Dublin, 1 Republic o, Ireland

#3 of 81 things to do rated by Real Travelers

more information »
see nearby hotels »

More information on Liffey Swim

When this swim began in the 1920's, the Liffey was probably quite pleasant to actually swim in. While the river looks rather gloomy these days, some 400 people still swim annually from Watling Street Bridge to the Custom House. Taking place in August, it's an important commemorative event for the city, and the swimmers involved have already gone through qualifying races to make sure that they are able to go the distance. Supporters usually show they too mean business by dressing up in all manner of fancy dress. A bizarre day out!

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard

Directions

All city centre buses and darts

Information by Wcities

The Stand House Hotel

The Curragh CO Kildare, 0 Ireland

Average price: $188.37

Distance	2.4 miles away
Popularity	#5 of 209

Kilkea Castle Hotel

Castledermot Kildare, 0 Ireland

Distance	5.3 miles away
Popularity	#4 of 209

Osprey Hotel

Devoy Quarter Naas Ireland

Average price: $202.29

Distance	5.7 miles away
Popularity	#2 of 209

Killashee House Hotel And Villa

Killashee Naas, 0 Ireland

Distance	5.7 miles away
Popularity	#2 of 209

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort

Blessington Lakes Wicklo Ireland

Average price: $89.36

Distance	10.3 miles away
Popularity	#10 of 209

Moyglare Manor Hotel

County Kildare Straffan Ireland

Distance	10.9 miles away
Popularity	#2 of 209

Barberstown Castle

BARBERSTOWN CASTLE Straffan Ireland

Average price: $322.63

Distance	10.9 miles away
Popularity	#1 of 209

The K Club

Straffan Straffan Ireland

Average price: $405.33

Distance	10.9 miles away
Popularity	#4 of 209

more Dublin hotels »

Liffey Swim

When this swim began in the 1920's, the Liffey was probably quite pleasant to actually swim in. While the river looks rather gloomy these...

Popularity #3 of 81

more Dublin things to do »

Ballymore Inn

The Ballymore Inn is located in Ballymore Eustace, about 10 miles from the city, in county Kildare. You may have found yourself nearby fo...

Distance	7.9 miles away
Popularity	#1 of 27

more Dublin restaurants »

Hotels near this attraction

The Stand House Hotel

Popularity: #5 of 209 hotels

2.4 miles away | Avg. price: $188.37
Kilkea Castle Hotel

Popularity: #4 of 209 hotels

5.3 miles away
Osprey Hotel

Popularity: #2 of 209 hotels

5.7 miles away | Avg. price: $202.29
Killashee House Hotel And Villa

Popularity: #2 of 209 hotels

5.7 miles away
Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort

Popularity: #10 of 209 hotels

10.3 miles away | Avg. price: $89.36

Find a Real Deal

Compare Prices for Dublin

Dublin Travel Experiences

Failte!

Ireland was a very pretty country. I was not only in Dublin, but also in Galway and Belfast (Northern Ireland, different country actually... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler MaggieB
Dublin and Newgrange

Angie and I set off for Dublin from Bristol airport, arriving in Ireland just 40 minutes later. It had taken longer than that to drive to... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Jo Budd
The 1st leg of my Ireland tour - Dublin

July 5th, 2007 Alright, so I arrived in Dublin around 9am on July 5th, 2007 via Edinburgh on RyanAir. This airline is as everyone I... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Mike & AnnaMarie
Dublin, Ireland & little bit of England

Allen’s Visit When Allen arrived we stayed in The Netherlands for a few days. We showed him the local sights, ate the local foods, a... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Chad Van Cleve
Ireland

Monday 7 April ContinuedStayed at Conwy overnight, its on the way to Hollyhead. Pleasant evening with a Chillian red wine, not bad. Avis... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Dementia Adventure