Swim Ireland Dublin City Liffey Swim

This event has ended

River Liffey, Saturday 7th September

For over a century, The Dublin City Liffey Swim has been the pinnacle of the open sea season. This historic event provides an unforgettable experience for competitors and spectators. The swim starts at Rory O’More Bridge near Guinness Brewery gate and ends at North Wall Quay famously standing before The Custom House, passing under eleven bridges along the route, including landmarks like the Four Courts.

Swim Ireland are delighted to be hosting this event on Saturday 7th September 2024 with the women’s race starting a 1.15pm followed by the men’s race at 2.30pm and a prize giving and refreshments at Custom House Quay afterwards.

Entries are now open for the 104th Dublin City Liffey Swim and in continuing with the tradition and format of the race, swimmers will be allocated handicaps for the race.

Timings for the Day:
Ladies Swim (Ages 13+ with club/coach approval for under 16's) – 1.15 pm
Men’s Swim (Ages 13+ with club/coach approval for under 16's) – 2.30 pm

Registration on Friday 6th September at Swim Ireland offices from 5pm to 8pm.

Swimmers will also have to check in on Saturday morning ahead of their race. Safety Briefings to take place before each race.


Date:
Saturday 7th September
Time:
1.15pm
Price:
€25 - €50 entry fee (free to spectate)
Address:
Rory O'More Bridge, Sráid Watling, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Rory O'More Bridge, Sráid Watling, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

You might also like...

What's on

Ireland vs France – Guinness 6 Nations Championship

Aviva Stadium

Ireland will host France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 8th March during the penultimate round of the 2025 Six Nations Championship. Ireland claimed a 38-17 bonus-point victory over France during the 2024 Championship. Ireland and France have contested a total of 103 rugby test matches since their first meeting in 1909. France have won 59 of those matches, whilst Ireland have won 37 matches. There have also been seven drawn matches between the two nations. Check the IRFU and Ticketmaster.ie websites for information about Ireland's Six Nations ticket sales.

What's on

Sandymount Dublin Night Run

Sean Moore Park

The Sandymount Night Run 10KM or 5KM returns on March 11th, 2025. This unique Night Run events take place at 7:20pm on Tuesday the 11th and presents a great excuse to get out and clear the head with a midweek run! Sandymount is an ideal location being walking distance from the center of Dublin. And the course is laid out in long straight flat lines making it ‘racer’ friendly. There are two distances to suit all levels of fitness. A 5KM single lap or a 10KM double lap. Entries are limited so don’t leave it too late to enter! This is an annual SELL OUT race. Tell your friends.

What's on

Skyview Tower Abseil

Skyview Tower, Smithfield

Will You Take to Great Heights for Survivors? This March, join us and support One in Four by descending from the iconic Skyview Tower! Experience breathtaking 360º views of Dublin as you abseil 190 feet into Smithfield Square, all while raising essential funds for One in Four's vital services that support survivors. Since 2003, One in Four has been a listening ear. We have been a support, a refuge, a lifeline. We provide professional counselling to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. For those difficult days in court, we can advocate for you. And we can help your family support y