Samuel Beckett Bridge to be closed to traffic on Saturday, 28th August, 6pm and Sunday, 29th August at 11am

The Cruising Association's annual "Liffey Cruise" will take place this weekend (28/29th August).

Over 30 boats have confirmed to take part in the event which will see the flotilla sail past the Samuel Beckett Bridge on Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 11am.

The crew will stay at Dublin City Moorings on Saturday night and then following mass on board the Jeanie Johnston will leave at the 11am bridge lift to continue on to Sutton Dinghy Club.