Entries are NOW Open for the 105th Dublin City Liffey Swim!

For over a century, The Dublin City Liffey Swim has been the pinnacle of the open sea season.  This historic event provides an unforgettable experience for competitors and spectators. The swim starts at Rory O’More Bridge near Guinness Brewery gate and ends at North Wall Quay famously standing before The Custom House, passing under eleven bridges along the route, including landmarks like the Four Courts.

Swim Ireland are delighted to once again be hosting this historical event on Saturday 13th September 2025 with the women’s race starting a 3.00 pm followed by the men’s race at 4.15 pm and a prize giving at Custom House Quay afterwards.

Who will hold those famous cups above their head in 2025….

In continuing with the tradition and format of the race, swimmers will be allocated handicaps for the race.

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Timings for the Day:

  • Female Registration (Collection of timing chips and hats) – 1.00pm
  • Female Swim – 3.00 pm
  • Open/Male Registration (Collection of timing chips and hats) –
  • Open/Male Swim – 4.15 pm

*Safety Briefings to take place before each race

Categories and Prizes

Skins only (No Tech Suits, Race Suits or Jammers)

    • Fastest time Female and Open/Male
    • 1st 10 Female Swimmers
    • 1st 10 Open/Male Swimmers
    • Team Prize Female and Open/Male
    • Overseas Winner

Acceptable Swimwear Female and Open/Male can be found at the end of the document

*Team Prize will be awarded to the first four swimmers home from the same club.

Eligibility

To be eligible to take part in the 2025 Swim Ireland Dublin City Liffey Swim:

  • Swimmers must hold a competitive Swim Ireland club members or Special Membership (This includes joint Triathlon Swim Plus Membership)
  • Swimmers must have competed in 4* open water events hosted by Swim Ireland and/or a Swim Ireland affiliated club nationwide in the past 12 months. One of these races must have been listed on the Swim Ireland National Open Water Swim Series Calendar.
  • A past winner

* Qualifying events may also include swims hosted by Swim Ireland affiliated clubs on the Leinster Open Sea Calendar which have already taken place.

  • Swimmers must be aged 13 or born in 2012

Swim Ireland may contact clubs to verify eligibility criteria.

Overseas swimmers or entry queries relating to qualification swims please contact openwater@swimireland.ie

There is a cut off time of 1 hour to complete the race as this is a competitive event

Entry Fees

Under 18 – €50

Over 18 Female and Open/Male – €50

Overseas – €50

Entry Includes

Each participant will receive:

    • Special edition T shirt sponsored by Aqualine
    • Swim Ireland silicone swim hat
    • Finishers medal
    • Goodie Bag

Before You Book

    • You must be able to swim the distance of the event that you have registered for. The race distance for the Dublin City Liffey Swim is 2200m.
    • Due to the nature of Open Water Events, timings on event day are subject to change.
    • Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event (except when in the water).

Click here to view acceptable/unacceptable swim suits.