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by Mary O’Gorman Source: Athenry Journal, Number 13, 2000 Redmond Carr began his career at Athenry Railway Station in 1945, spending his first three years there, working the platform. This…
by Mary O’Gorman Source: Athenry Journal, Number 13, 2000 Redmond Carr began his career at Athenry Railway Station in 1945, spending his first three years there, working the platform. This…
Source: Hansard House of Commons Debates LOCAL AND PERSONAL ACTS, HC Deb 28 July 1863 vol 172 c1500 An Act to extend the Time for the Compiction of the Athenry…
By Jim Flynn Source: Athenry ADC’S publication-The Athenry Journal 1995 In 1851 The Midland Great Western Railway opened its station in Athenry. The line was extended from Athenry to Galway…
The first Irish Railway ran from Dublin to Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire) and was opened on 17th December 1834. MAINLINE RAILWAY MILEAGE (5″-3″). 1853 – 840 miles 1872…
By J.G. Conroy MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. (From 1888 to 1906) The committee decided in favour of the amalgamation of the Great Southern and Western and the Waterford, Limerick and…
Source: Fas Teamwork Scheme (1990-1992) Team Leader: Mrs. Marie Fahy Scheme Sponsor; Athenry Project Society Nora Byrne was born at the Railway gates at the station. She commenced work in…