Butt Bridge

Butt Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Liffey, connecting Georges Quay to Beresford Place and the north quays at Liberty Hall in central Dublin. The structure carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the river in the city center.

The original structure from 1879 was a steel swing bridge designed by Bindon Blood Stoney and named after Isaac Butt, leader of the Home Rule movement. It was replaced in 1932 with a new construction completed during the city's Eucharistic Congress.

The Irish name Droichead na Comhdhála reflects the Eucharistic Congress that took place in Dublin during its reconstruction in 1932. This name remains a reminder of the religious importance the structure held for the city at that time.

The bridge offers easy pedestrian access and provides a direct route for vehicles and walkers moving between the south and north sides of the city center. Be aware of traffic during peak hours when crossing through the downtown area.

This bridge was the first in Britain and Ireland to use a combination of cantilevered and counterweight construction with reinforced concrete. This technical innovation was implemented during its reconstruction in the early 1930s.

GPS coordinates: 53.34778,-6.25500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04