Lartigue Railway, Ballybunion, Kerry
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Where: Kerry, Ireland
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When: 01 January 1890
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Photograph taken between 1880 and 1914 - but not before March 1888 as per Niall McAuley's notes on when this quite unique railway first opened.
Collection: Lawrence Collection
Format: Glass negative
NLI Reference: L_CAB_06359
For more photographs in this collection see National Library of Ireland catalogue: catalogue.nli.ie
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Collection: Lawrence Collection
Format: Glass negative
NLI Reference: L_CAB_06359
For more photographs in this collection see National Library of Ireland catalogue: catalogue.nli.ie
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Owner: National Library of Ireland on The CommonsSource: Flickr Commons
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Niall McAuley
Monorail! (on the OSI 25" map)
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnmcauley Did you know the Simpson's Monorail episode just hit its 20th anniversary?
ggtoom
This monorail used to run between Listowel and Ballybunion, bringing people to the seaside, etc. People had to be equally balanced on both sides. There is a fantastic museum in Listowel which has parts of the monorail to be viewed and you can even get a drive in it. They also have a video showing footage from the early 1900's. Its a fantastic place to visit with very enthusiastic and lovely staff.
Niall McAuley
The railway opened in 1888.
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Thanks https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnmcauley - description tweaked!
Niall McAuley
This shot of Ballybunion was taken from the church tower seen in the backround:
Niall McAuley