NEAR FARMLEIGH BRIDGE AND THE OLD HARRIS'S HOUSE [TWO DERELICT STRUCTURES AT WATERSTOWN PARK IN PALMERSTOWN]-232571

            The Bridge: Also known as the Silver Bridge or Guinness Bridge, it's a beautiful and historic cast-iron bridge that once provided access to Farmleigh Estate from the south side of the River Liffey. It was built by the Guinness family sometime between 1872 and 1890.
Disused: Sadly, the bridge has been closed for several decades and is in a state of disrepair.

Location & Ownership: The south end of the bridge is near Waterstown Park (Palmerstown), while the north side sits within the Farmleigh Estate grounds. The bridge itself is owned by Fingal County Council.
 Access Difficulties

South Side (Waterstown Park): This area can get quite muddy, especially after rain. Also, the bridge is on private property bordered by a wall, making it difficult to get close on this side.

North Side (Strawberry Beds): Access from this direction is complicated as well. The bridge is located within the grounds of Farmleigh Estate, and although parts of the estate are sometimes open to the public, the area immediately around the bridge usually isn't due to safety concerns.
Safety First: It's highly recommended that you do not attempt to walk on the bridge or access it directly. This is for your own safety, as the structure is not stable.

Viewing the Bridge

Waterstown Park: You can get decent, albeit distant, views of the bridge from Waterstown Park.
River Trails: Walks along the River Liffey on either side offer changing perspectives of the bridge.
Photography: The bridge, especially from a distance, is a photographic subject due to its history and natural setting.


Restoration Hopes

There have been talks and proposals for restoring the Farmleigh Bridge, but nothing concrete yet. Hopefully, the future will see it stabilized and made accessible for viewing in a safe manner.
   

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Taken in: Ireland / Leinster / Palmerston (show map)

Taken on: May 4, 2024

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Derelict

Farmleigh House

Guinness Bridge

Harris's Farm House

In Very Poor Condition

Ireland

Palmerstown

Silver Bridge

Sony

Sony FE 85mm GM Lens

Sout Dublin County Council

South Side Of The River Liffey

Waterstown Public Park

Work In Progress

Palmerston

County Dublin « less

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