Liffey
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The Liffey is a river that flows through Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. It is historically and geographically significant as a central feature of Dublin, having shaped the city's development and character.
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Key facts
- Country
- Ireland
- Counties
- Wicklow , Kildare , Dublin
- Source
- Kippure
- Location
- Sally Gap, County Wicklow
- Coordinates
- 53°09′22″N 6°17′17″W / 53.156°N 6.288°W / 53.156; -6.288
- Elevation
- 500 m (1,600 ft)
- Mouth
- Dublin Bay , Irish Sea
- Length
- 132 km (82 mi)
- Basin size
- 1,256 km (485 sq mi)
- Average
- Annual: 13.8 m /s (490 cu ft/s), Aug: 3.7 m /s (130 cu ft/s), Dec: 29.8 m /s (1,050 cu ft/s)
- Left
- Ballylow Brook, King's River, Lemonstown Stream, Kilcullen Stream, Pinkeen Stream, Rye Water , Silleachain Stream, Furry Glen Stream, Magazine Stream, Finisk Stream, Bradogue River
- Right
Article
The River Liffey (Irish: An Life, historically An Ruirthe(a)ch) is a river in eastern Ireland that ultimately flows through the centre of Dublin to its mouth within Dublin Bay. Its major tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac. The river supplies much of Dublin's water and supports a range of recreational activities.
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