document details
Journal Article
| Journal Title | Dublin historical record |
| Article Title | The Dublin and Drogheda railway : the first great Irish speculation |
| Author | Geraghty, PJ |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | (1 / 2) |
| Page(s) | pp83-132 |
| Date | Spring / Autumn 2013 |
| Content | illustrations, maps, photos, text |
| Note(s) | The Dublin and Drogheda railway opened in 1844. This article gives an account of its genesis and construction. William MacKenzie was contracted to undertake the work. William Dargan and William McCormick were awarded sections to build. Branch lines to Howth and Navan were also constructed. |
| Subject(s) | railway planning ; railways ; railway buildings ; railway stations ; infrastructure ; 19th century ; viaducts |
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- Republic of Ireland