Seán O'Casey Bridge

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The Seán O'Casey Bridge ( Irish: Droichead Uí Sheáin Chathasaigh ) is a footbridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. The bridge connects the northern and southern Waterfront (Docklands ) and is named after Seán O'Casey.

The bridge has a length of approximately 100 meters. The two halves of the bridge rest rotatably mounted on a respective pillar, whereby the two halves can be pivoted through 90 degrees in order to allow the passage of boats and ships. The bridge piers are founded respectively on four, 12 meter long piles.

The design of the bridge was sought in 2002 by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority as part of a competition. Winner was the architect Cyril O'Neill, who won against 79 competitors.

In 2006, the design was awarded " Best Pedestrian Bridge " at the International IStructE Awards.