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Seaside Excursions
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Despite the fact that the importance of the Cork and Queenstown line overshadowed that of its predecessor, a steady service was maintained to Youghal until the close of its passenger station in 1963, with up to five trains running from the city on a daily basis. Research K.McCarthy/M.Hussey (Youghalonline.com) Photos: Courtesy of Cork County Library and the National Library of Ireland
Youghal Excursion Scene 1908
However, it was during the summer months that activity on the Youghal line was at its peak, with several extra trains added to transport thousands of day trippers to the seaside. These excursions are immortalised in the traditional song “Johnny Jump Up”:
Ill tell you a story that happened to me
One day as I went down to Youghal by the sea
The sun it was high and the day it was warm
Says I an auld pint wouldn’t do me no harm….
1962 IRRS Excursion
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