Timeline

• 1733

  Dr. Steeven’s Hospital opens.

• 1734

  The Dr. Steevens ferry plies the Liffey.

• 1821

  King George lV visits Dublin.

• 1827

  The foundation stone of the new bridge is laid in December.

• 1829
  

  King’s Bridge opens and the Dr. Steeven’s ferry ceases.

• 1844

  The Liffey follows a new course between King’s Bridge and Barrack Bridge.

• 1922

  Patrick Sarsfield Bridge replaces the name King’s Bridge.

• 1941
  

  Seán Heuston Bridge replaces the name Sarsfield Bridge.

• 1980

  Dublin Corporation declare the bridge unsuitable for heavy traffic.

• 2001

  A €4 million refurbishment project of the bridge begins.

• 2004
  

  The first Luas crosses the bridge, which is also open to pedestrians.