Grand Canal Main Line (Liffey and Dublin Bay) — water body quality
near Newcastle, South Dublin
Grand Canal Main Line (Liffey and Dublin Bay) is a river in South Dublin, near Newcastle, extending 41.3 km.
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Canal Main Line (Liffey and Dublin Bay) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 41.3 km
- County
- South Dublin
- Location
- 53.3018, -6.5098
Others in South Dublin
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