Bridges

Postcard from the Lawrence Collection (1890-1910).

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Sneem Bridge,co.Kerry

Postcard from the Lawrence Collection (1890-1910).A century on ,this view is still intact.The bridge still stands and the building by the side of the bridge remains unchanged. Sneem is one of the most attractive and well-kept villages in Ireland and has won the National tidy towns Competition on a number of occasions.

Sneem Bridge,co.Kerry -

New Bridge,Kenmare,Co.Kerry

This is an example of a postcard supplying historical local information. It seems very likely this photograph was taken at the opening of the new bridge in Kenmare in the 1930s. The original Kenmare Suspension Suspension Bridge opened in 1841 was declared unsafe in 1932 and replaced by this bridge. The postcard show local dignatories assembling for the occasion

New Bridge,Kenmare,Co.Kerry -

Killorglin Bridge and River Laune,Co.Kerry

This postcard is dated 1908 and highlights the fishing amenities in the town. In the foreground is the railway viaduct and in the background the bridge for road traffic can be seen.

Killorglin Bridge and River Laune,Co.Kerry -

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