The Samuel Beckett Bridge opens for the first time to facilitate the movement of sailing craft on the Liffey.
The Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin stretches 120 metres across the River Liffey from Guild Street on the northside to Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the southside.
Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the iconic steel structure takes the shape of the harp, the national symbol of Ireland. The bridge can rotate horizontally to an angle of 90 degrees between an open and closed position to allow boats to travel along the river.
The Samuel Beckett Bridge officially opened to pedestrians and traffic in December 2009. For the first time since this official launch, the bridge opens to allow a flotilla of sailing craft to pass through.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 30 May 2010.
