Eliza Nears Her Destination
The Hills of Killeshin in Laois (Queen's County)
The hills of Killeshin are situated in what was once called Queen's County. The county was called after the English Queen, Mary Tudor, in 1556. The county was renamed Laois after Irish independence was achieved.
Image courtesy of Patricia Downes, 2006.The Hills of Killeshin in Laois (Queen's County)
Image courtesy of Patricia Downes, 2006.
Image courtesy of Patricia Downes, 2006.
The Hills of Killeshin in Laois (Queen's County)
The hills of Killeshin are situated in what was once called Queen's County. The county was called after the English Queen, Mary Tudor, in 1556. The county was renamed Laois after Irish independence was achieved.
Image courtesy of Patricia Downes, 2006.The train starts up again. We are off, moving in the direction of Bagenalstown. Outside the town, we can see the hills of Killeshin, blue in the warm haze of summer. These hills are in Queen's County. The countryside is looking beautiful in the sunshine. Men are out working in the fields. The cows are grazing. Now and then, a bird flies past.
The guard comes to our carriage to check the tickets. The next station is Milford. Milford is a very important station for the transport of lime from the nearby Clogrennane lime works. Milford is also famous for its mills, owned by the Alexander family.
View of the River Barrow at Leighlinbridge
A view of the River Barrow at Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. The Valerian Bridge, which is the focal point of the town, can be seen. It is thought to be one of the oldest functioning bridges in Europe. Beside the bridge are remains of the Black Castle.
Image courtesy of tasteworks.net.View of the River Barrow at Leighlinbridge
Image courtesy of tasteworks.net.
Image courtesy of tasteworks.net.
View of the River Barrow at Leighlinbridge
A view of the River Barrow at Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. The Valerian Bridge, which is the focal point of the town, can be seen. It is thought to be one of the oldest functioning bridges in Europe. Beside the bridge are remains of the Black Castle.
Image courtesy of tasteworks.net.It is very hot in the railway carriage but we are only a few miles now from Bagenalstown. The River Barrow also flows here. In 1847, a viaduct (bridge) was built over the Barrow to carry the railway. Colonel Philip Newton of Dunleckney Manor, near Bagenalstown, laid the first stone.
Eliza Arrives in Bagenalstown
Bagenalstown (Muinebheag) Railway Station, 1901
Bagenalstown is Eliza's destination. She wants to get off here to visit her cousin Katie, who lives in there. Bagenalstown Station is not as big as Carlow Station.
Image courtesy of Carlow County Library, 2005.Bagenalstown (Muinebheag) Railway Station, 1901
Image courtesy of Carlow County Library, 2005.
Image courtesy of Carlow County Library, 2005.
Bagenalstown (Muinebheag) Railway Station, 1901
Bagenalstown is Eliza's destination. She wants to get off here to visit her cousin Katie, who lives in there. Bagenalstown Station is not as big as Carlow Station.
Image courtesy of Carlow County Library, 2005.Bagenalstown Station is not as big as Carlow Station. It is a very nice building with railway lines onwards to Borris and Kilkenny.
We look out of the window and there is Aunty Margaret with Uncle Tommy, Katie, Brigid and little Joe waiting to meet us. Even their dog Rex has come.
We get out and mother gives Katie a present of a home-made apple cake that she baked in the bastible last night. I can't wait for a piece!
We look out of the window and there is Aunty Margaret with Uncle Tommy, Katie, Brigid and little Joe waiting to meet us. Even their dog Rex has come.
We get out and mother gives Katie a present of a home-made apple cake that she baked in the bastible last night. I can't wait for a piece!