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The Farranfore to Valencia Harbour Railway: v.2

The Farranfore to Valencia Harbour Railway: v.2

The Life of the Line: Train Services, Locomotives and Personalities

by Patrick O'Sullivan
Publication Date: 24/10/2003

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In this volume author Patrick O'Sullivan, who was born and bred in Cahirciveen, uses his intimate knowledge of the area to really bring the story of this remote and spectacular railway, and of the people it served and those who worked on the line, to life. Agriculture and fish were the main revenue earning sources for the Valencia branch. The monthly cattle fairs at Cahirciveen, where the unique breed known as 'Kerry Cattle' were traded, was the backbone of the local economy. County Kerry is a major stronghold of Gaelic football, and the story of the "Ghost Train" from Valencia Harbour is told fully, this train has become part of Kerry footballing folklore. It is likely that the train was introduced in the mid-1920s when Kerry were the top dogs in All-Ireland football, stretching for a decade from 1923 to 1932. Presented in an A5 format, this book consists of 152 pages, on art paper throughout with a laminated card colour cover. It is perfect bound with a squarebacked spine.
ISBN:
9780853616108
9780853616108
Category:
Trains & railways: general interest
Publication Date:
24-10-2003
Publisher:
Stenlake Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
152
Dimensions (mm):
210x148mm

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