Ha'Penny Bridge

Built in 1816 over the River Liffey is the Ha'penny Bridge, located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. When the bridge was first built it was originally named Wellington Bridge and had a toll of one halfpenny. As time went by it was known by locals as the Ha'penny Bridge and still is to this day. It wasn't until 1919 when the final toll was charged and since then has been free of charge to cross.

The Ha'penny Bridge connects the North Side of Dublin with the South side. Before the bridge was built in the 1800's ferries operated taking passengers across the River Liffey but as they deteriorated a demand to either replace the ferries or build a bridge. As the decision was made to replace the crossing with a bridge permission was granted to place a toll on the new bridge which would last 100 years.

The bridge itself started deteriorating badly with its cast iron rails rusting badly. In 2001 the Ha'penny Bridge was closed for major repairs by Harland & Wolff, the same company that built the Titanic. Today the Ha'penny Bridge stands in its formal glory and is still seen as a major crossing for the River Liffley with thousands walking across it on a daily basis.

Map of the Ha'Penny Bridge

Other Dublin Attractions

• Dublin Castle
• National Museum of Ireland
• O Connell Street
• St James Gate - Guinness Storehouse
• Trinity College
• Kilmainham Gaol
• Dublin Four Courts