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Salmon Weir Bridge

Salmon Weir Bridge

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Salmon Weir Bridge

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Location: Galway, Ireland

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June 23, 2023

The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the River Corrib from the Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other. Many people gather on this bridge in summer to see the shoals of salmon make their way up the Corrib river to spawn. During the salmon season, people stop to watch anglers fishing in the waters below, applauding each catch. There is a magnificent view of the Cathedral from the bridge itself, and the view remains impressive all the way down to Wolfe Tone Bridge.

The opening of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the River Corrib in Galway City, in front of the Cathedral, took place on 26 May 2023. It runs parallel to the current Salmon Weir Bridge, the primary river crossing, on the city side of the river. It spans the Friar’s River Canal and Persse’s Distillery River, two more waterways, for 85 meters. It is 24 meters downstream from the current bridge and is anticipated to entice some of the 9,000 people that use the 200-year-old Salmon Weir Bridge every day for walking and bicycling. It is hoped that the bridge will decrease accidents between cars and bikes and pedestrians.
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Jake the hiker

October 21, 2019

Here from the Salmon Weir Bridge you have a nice view of the Salmon Weir

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Will

August 14, 2023

The bridges over the river are beautifully designed.

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