In Photos: The 97th annual Liffey Swim took place today

Brian Murray from Dublin of Eastern Bay Swimming Club won this year’s men’s Liffey Swim.

By Cliodhna Russell Saturday 6 Aug 2016, 3:14 PM

Aug 6th 2016, 3:14 PM 16,407 Views 13 Comments

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HUNDREDS OF SWIMMERS from across the country and abroad took part in the Liffey Swim in Dublin city centre today.

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Conditions were described as perfect for the 2.2 kilometre race from the Rory O’Moore Bridge to the Custom House.

And we're off @LeinsterOpenSea #LiffeySwim @DubCityCouncil #whataday @TEAMTSCSWIM pic.twitter.com/u2H2Wh9haa
— TEMPLEOGUE SWIM CLUB (@TEAMTSCSWIM) August 6, 2016

Source: TEAMTSC/Twitter

Brian Murray from Dublin of Eastern Bay Swimming Club and Jennifer Gilbert of the Swim4Life club won this year’s men’s and women’s events.

Decontamination showers were set up for the 430 swimmers to use after getting out of the water.

After their epic #LiffeySwim the swimmers have this de-contamination shower to look forward to. #TurnOnTheImmersion pic.twitter.com/d4ZRKi62xo
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) August 6, 2016

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

The chemical shower after the #LiffeySwim pic.twitter.com/ilJFnnYsy5
— Samantha Libreri (@SamanthaLibreri) August 6, 2016

Source: Samantha Libreri/Twitter

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In Photos: The 97th annual Liffey Swim took place today

Brian Murray from Dublin of Eastern Bay Swimming Club won this year’s men’s Liffey Swim.