Strongman Butty Sugrue, a native of Gortnaskerry, Killorglin, tying rope around the wrists of Escapologist Blondini (Michael Costello), a native of Tullig, Killorglin, circa 1960’s. Source: The Patrick Houlihan Collection. Ref: F077
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Gene Mangan, Rás Tailtean Winner, July 1955
Gene Mangan, Winner of the famous annual 9 day cycle race around Ireland called the Rás Tailtean in July 1955. He is photoed here...
The 1906 Viceregal Comission on Irish railway map
The 1906 Viceregal Comission On Irish railway map. Ref. R 020
The Metro Vic diesel train which replaced the J15 Steam Trains which were synonymous...
The Metro Vic diesel train which replaced the J15 Steam Trains which were synonymous with the branch line right up until the mid 1950's....
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Killorglin Town
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Created By: Mike Foley
The Railway Line from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour in Co Kerry.
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Joan O'Sullivan, RTE, reports on the history of the Farranfore to Valentia Harbour railway line.
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