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# River Liffey
This year
2023
Uisce Éireann fined €5,000 for pollution that killed fish in the River Liffey
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) took the case against Uisce Éireann.
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Jul 17th 2023, 1:53 PM
Last year
2022
'It is an unusual record': Dolphin spotted in River Liffey on Saturday
The dolphin was spotted at 8.57 on Saturday morning.
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Mar 14th 2022, 11:50 AM
All time
'The government needs to get a backbone': Fishers meet with Minister McConalogue after protest
Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced a tour of ports and harbours over the next few months to hear fishers’ concerns.
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Updated
Jun 23rd 2021, 4:15 PM
New 'sweeper' boat to collect rubbish and plastic from the River Liffey four days a week
The Liffey Sweeper will remove litter from the upper part of the river.
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Apr 22nd 2021, 3:25 PM
Yacht captain who had 'God-given right' to be on Liffey found guilty of being drunk while sailing erratically
His co-accused stripped off when he made landfall on the city quays and was arrested naked, a court heard.
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Jan 21st 2020, 9:43 PM
Man rescued from River Liffey this morning
Dublin Fire Brigade rescued the man at 7am this morning.
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Oct 24th 2019, 8:41 AM
Whale spotted in River Liffey found dead near Dublin Port
The Fin whale was spotted in Dublin port on Wednesday.
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Oct 4th 2019, 12:55 PM
A whale has been spotted in the River Liffey
The whale was spotted in Dublin port earlier today.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 5:58 PM
Sewer debris discharges into River Liffey after heavy downpours yesterday
The capital experienced bouts of heavy rain yesterday afternoon.
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Jul 31st 2019, 7:52 AM
Quiz: How much do you know about the River Liffey?
The river made headlines again this week when a dolphin was spotted swimming in it.
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Dec 2nd 2018, 8:30 PM
'Not a run-of-the-mill sighting': Dublin flips out as dolphin spotted swimming in the River Liffey
The dolphin was first spotted at around 9am this morning.
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Nov 28th 2018, 2:10 PM
Open-air gigs, Oscar-nominated film workshops, and river racing: Culture Night programme goes live
More than 4,000 free events will take place across the country on 21 September.
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Aug 21st 2018, 6:46 PM
Former Aran Islands ferry to be transformed into floating Liffey hotel
The ship, once used to carry passengers to the islands, has since fallen into disrepair.
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Jul 5th 2018, 9:48 AM
Floating down the Liffey on an inflatable is all fun and games... but it's not safe
A number of people were photographed sitting in inflatable flamingos and unicorns in the river this afternoon.
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Jul 25th 2017, 11:00 PM
These kind souls threw a lifebuoy into the Liffey to rescue a poor stranded cat
Dozens of onlookers cheered as the cat was winched to safety.
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May 7th 2017, 8:57 AM
Three people rescued from River Liffey last night
They are all in hospital.
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Apr 7th 2017, 7:01 AM
A man was rescued from the River Liffey in Dublin this morning
Firefighters and gardaí worked together to rescue the man.
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Dec 25th 2016, 1:12 PM
Woman rescued from River Liffey at Wood Quay
The woman was spotted in the water just after 12.30 pm.
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Nov 15th 2016, 4:50 PM
Gig-goer rescues man from Liffey after concert in the 3Arena
Paul Downes rescued the man on Wednesday night.
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Jun 10th 2016, 12:18 PM
10 times the Ha'penny Bridge looked only feckin' gorgeous
You’d never guess she was 200 years old.
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May 19th 2016, 4:57 PM
Tributes paid to boy who drowned in River Liffey
The 13-year-old died on Saturday after getting into trouble while swimming.
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May 16th 2016, 10:29 AM
This sad Dublin sight sums up the whole country this morning
Sail away, brave novelty green hat.
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Mar 18th 2016, 7:46 AM
Two people rescued from River Liffey
One was taken to hospital, but the other refused to go.
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Sep 26th 2015, 9:23 AM
Small Kildare village 'isolated' after collision damage to access bridge
A tractor struck the bridge recently causing the damage and because it is a protected structure it could be months before it is repaired.
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Aug 24th 2015, 6:34 PM
Fire brigade rescues 45 tourists from River Liffey boat
These visitors got a unique tour…
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Aug 16th 2015, 4:49 PM
Man in his 40s rescued from the River Liffey
The incident occurred this afternoon.
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Jul 17th 2015, 9:02 PM
Man jumps into River Liffey to save his blind dog
Stevie is safe and recovering at home.
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Jun 30th 2014, 8:30 PM
Pics: Brave swimmers take to the Liffey for charity
It might have been a nice day for a dip but we don’t envy them…
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May 31st 2014, 5:48 PM
Photos: Over 300 people battle it out in Liffey Swim
Participants swam 2.2km, with the winner in the men’s race finishing in just 26.16 minutes.
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Aug 25th 2013, 2:21 PM
Stoker, Wilde, Gregory: What should Dublin city's new bridge be called?
Eighty-five official names were received by Dublin City Council, which was shortlisted to 17.
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May 16th 2013, 10:59 AM
Witness appeal after man goes missing from floating bar on river Liffey
The body of the man was recovered earlier this week after the 25-year-old went missing last weekend.
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May 2nd 2013, 5:20 PM
Woman in critical condition after River Liffey rescue
Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade were deployed during the rescue operation last night.
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Nov 30th 2012, 8:40 AM
Woman rescued from River Liffey
The incident happened at about 3.45pm this afternoon at Usher’s Quay in Dublin city centre.
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Nov 9th 2012, 4:48 PM
Man rescued from River Liffey in Dublin city centre
Two units of the Dublin Fire Brigade were involved in the rescue late last night.
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Jan 23rd 2012, 1:06 PM
Search for Monica Riordan underway in Dublin
Volunteer search and rescue teams are combing the River Liffey for signs of Ms. Riordan.
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Jan 14th 2012, 3:20 PM
Where's the love? Council removes 'love padlocks' from Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge
The padlocks, which were attached by couples as a sign of their ‘everlasting’ love, will be removed from any bridge upon which they appear, Dublin City Council has said.
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Jan 13th 2012, 2:15 PM