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Limerick–Tralee Railway Line
The Limerick–Tralee line, also known as the North Kerry line, is a former railway line from Limerick railway station to Tralee railway station in Ireland. It also has branch lines to Foynes and Fenit. Much of the line today has now been converted into a greenway, the Great Southern Trail. History The Limerick and Foynes Railway, starting at a junction just outside to some distant via Ballingrane Junction. The Rathkeale and Newcastle Junction Railway Company were responsible for the section section from Ballingrane Junction to Newcastle West with the Limerick and Kerry Railway Company taking responsibility for remainder of the line to Tralee which opened in December 1880. All sections were operated by the Waterford and Limerick Railway (W&LR) as they opened. An additional branch opened from Tralee to Fenit in 1887. At the Great Southern and Western Railway (GS&WR) line approached from the east while the came in from the northwest, the two lines being connected but ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tralee Rail Connection Early 1900s From RJD 128
Tralee ( ; , ; formerly , meaning 'strand of the River Lee') is the county town of County Kerry in the south-west of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The town is on the northern side of the neck of the Dingle Peninsula, and is the largest town in County Kerry. The town's population was 26,079 as of the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, making it the List of urban areas in the Republic of Ireland by population, 15th largest urban settlement in Ireland. Tralee is known for the Rose of Tralee (festival), Rose of Tralee International Festival, which has been held annually in August since 1959. History Situated at the confluence of some small rivers and adjacent to marshy ground at the head of Tralee Bay, Tralee is located at the base of an ancient roadway that heads south over the Slieve Mish Mountains. On this old track is located a large boulder sometimes called Scotia's Grave, reputedly the burial place of an ancient queen. Anglo-Normans founded the town in the 13th century, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
