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Historical Perspective of Railways in Kerry

  • Date(s)
    Tuesday, 24 January 2017
  • Time(s)
    tea/coffee & sandwiches at 6:00 PM presentation starts at 6:30 PM
  • Venue
    Sólás Building, North Campus, Institute of Technology Tralee

About the event

An Ríocht's first event of 2017 gives an historical perspective of railways in Kerry including

  • how the railways came to Kerry
  • how they were financed
  • the companies involved
  • the rail lines in Kerry - commercial and industrial
  • historical film of railway operations

This will be of interest to a broad range of people so is not confined to members of Engineers Ireland.  All are welcome!

About the speaker

Vincent Hayes
Vincent is a retired Kerry County Council employee and a lifelong Railway enthusiast.

Admission

Free - all welcome!

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