Trams at Howth Summit
A black-and-white photo showing two trams at Howth Summit, one about to depart.
Fingal Photography Collection.Trams at Howth Summit
Fingal Photography Collection.
Fingal Photography Collection.
Trams at Howth Summit
A black-and-white photo showing two trams at Howth Summit, one about to depart.
Fingal Photography Collection.What follows are two extracts from the booklet Working Life in Fingal: 1936-1959, published by the Fingal Heritage Group. The first describes how important the tram service was to the people of the Fingal area:
'There was more to working the trams than just providing a transport service. Renowned for their kindness and courtesy, the tram drivers and conductors were known to provide an early wake-up call service and notify commuters of their arrival by ringing the tram's gong at their houses. They looked after children and elderly people and often allowed free travel to those unable to pay.'
Two Trams at Barren Hill, Howth
A black-and-white photograph showing two trams at Barren Hill, Howth in the 1950s.
Fingal Photography Collection.Two Trams at Barren Hill, Howth
Fingal Photography Collection.
Fingal Photography Collection.
Two Trams at Barren Hill, Howth
A black-and-white photograph showing two trams at Barren Hill, Howth in the 1950s.
Fingal Photography Collection.The following extract provides a perspective on the reasons for the demise of the tram service in Dublin:
'After the war ... car sales accelerated while the bus fleet continued to expand, servicing the new urban areas which were springing up all over Fingal.
The end came quicker than was expected. In 1959, CIE suddenly stopped running the trams in spite of having assured the public that this would not happen. The tram service was to be replaced by buses.'