Ha'penny Bridge
Droichead na Leathphingine
A cast-iron footbridge completed in 1816, named after the halfpenny once charged to cross; its white arch is the most iconic landmark on the River Liffey.
Droichead na Leathphingine was originally named Wellington Bridge and was cast in Shropshire, England. It was the first pedestrian bridge across the River Liffey in Dublin. Crossing used to cost a halfpenny, and the toll was not abolished until 1919. Its white cast-iron arch and three lamps are reflected in the river, most photogenic at dusk and at night. Temple Bar lies on the south bank, and the Henry Street shopping district is on the north. Free and open all day, it is a must-visit on any city walk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Temple Bar
- GPO & O'Connell Street
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Chester Beatty
- Little Museum of Dublin
- St Stephen's Green