Transport Through the Ages
In this section we are going to look at transport in County Kerry over the years.
Going to work in Tralee, 1960s
A familiar sight in the 50s and 60s when cars were not so common. The bicycle was the main source of transport. The photograph shows Teddy Dowd and pals on their way to work.
© The KerrymanGoing to work in Tralee, 1960s
© The Kerryman
© The Kerryman
Going to work in Tralee, 1960s
A familiar sight in the 50s and 60s when cars were not so common. The bicycle was the main source of transport. The photograph shows Teddy Dowd and pals on their way to work.
© The KerrymanTake a look at the men in the photograph on the left. They are travelling to work on their bicycles. This was a common sight in the 50s and 60s but these days you are more likely to see people travelling to work in their car.
We can see from the photograph that a lot has changed in just fifty years. Let's learn some more interesting facts about transport in Kerry in times gone by.