'I'd rather win the Liffey than win the lotto': The Liffey Swim at 100

 
Best Use of Video winner, NewsBrands Ireland Journalism Awards 2020: A look at the 100th Liffey swim, where due to soaring entries swimmers needed to complete a number of open sea swims to qualify for the historic race. Video: Enda O'Dowd

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