Deadly news.
If you’re in Dublin and looking to cross the Liffey in style, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now do so in the best way possible.
FYI, we’re not saying that any of Dublin’s bridges aren’t stylish, but hey, who can resist the temptation to reenact ‘I’m on a boat’?
You know you want to.
Anyway, you’ll be delighted to know that after a 35-year absence, Dublin’s historic No.11 Liffey Ferry has officially returned to the capital’s waters.
The newly refurbished mode of transportation will see a complete restoration of the boats in a joint project that was undertaken by Dublin Port Company and Dublin City Council.
Before its closure, the ferry service was vital in linking the North docks and South docks at a time when the nearest river crossing was Butt Bridge but the service was decommissioned in 1984 following the completion of the East Link Bridge.
These water taxis will now ferry people between three points – the 3Arena to Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to MV Cill Airne at North Wall Quay and back.
The new service will have capacity for 18 people at a time, and commuters across Docklands making the trip will pay €2 for each three-minute journey point to point – with the vessel equipped to accept both Leap Card and cash fares.
The service gets underway on 11 February and it will run from Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, said: “The Liffey Ferry is part of Dublin’s story and to see the No.11 back on the River after all this time is fantastic, and testament to those who had the foresight to preserve this important piece of history. The ferry will be returning to a very different Dublin than the one she left, but I have no doubt that a new generation of Dubliners will enjoy this very welcome addition to the city just the same.
He adds: “I acknowledge Dublin Port for playing its part in securing the return of what was, and I have no doubt will once again be, a much-loved service. Dublin City Council and Dublin Port are to be commended for their energy, foresight and commitment to bringing back this iconic piece of Dublin history.”
This will be some craic.
Dublin’s historic No.11 Liffey Ferry will today officially return to the capital’s waters after a 35-year absence, following a complete restoration in a joint project by Dublin Port Company and Dublin City Council. Read More: https://t.co/Vf8CiJ5l8C pic.twitter.com/swkfsekVbp
— Dublin Port Company (@DublinPortCo) January 22, 2019
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