Bridge in Ballinvira, County Limerick

What is recorded here

Bridge in Ballinvira still has the same arch it had in 1856. If it owned a wedding suit, you’d never hear the end of it: ‘Still fits.’ Yes, and you’ve had trains through the middle. We’re all delighted for you.

Single-arch limestone railway bridge, built in 1856, having dressed voussoirs to round-headed arches. Roughly dressed parapet walls and copings.

This simply proportioned bridge retains the original profile of its arch. High quality craftsmanship is evident in its robust construction.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21902032

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