minister_for_hardship Posted November 16, 2016 Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.athlone.ie/visit/open-day-at-midland-great-western-railway-station/ The Midland Great Western Railway station, Grace Road, Athlone, will open 2.30-5pm on Saturday, November 19th to launch a new radio series about the railway in Athlone called The Railway Children. The station has been closed to the public since 1985 and holds fond memories for locals. The event will include a guided tour which will allow access to the old platform, railway memorabilia, tea and snacks, and radio presenter Noel Henry will be taking song requests for his Through The Years programme. Quote
Junctionmad Posted November 16, 2016 Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.athlone.ie/visit/open-day-at-midland-great-western-railway-station/ The Midland Great Western Railway station, Grace Road, Athlone, will open 2.30-5pm on Saturday, November 19th to launch a new radio series about the railway in Athlone called The Railway Children. The station has been closed to the public since 1985 and holds fond memories for locals. The event will include a guided tour which will allow access to the old platform, railway memorabilia, tea and snacks, and radio presenter Noel Henry will be taking song requests for his Through The Years programme. Damm, have wedding to attend Quote
minister_for_hardship Posted November 16, 2016 Author Posted November 16, 2016 Damm, have wedding to attend Feign an illness or something. There will always be more weddings, not many opportunities like this... Quote
Junctionmad Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 I know I know, Damm wedding , suggested I skip it to SWMBO , my shin will be better in a few days Quote
skinner75 Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 I plan to make it along - been dying to see inside the place since I moved down here 5 years ago! Quote
jhb171achill Posted November 18, 2016 Posted November 18, 2016 DAMN! Can't go after all. Last minute thing cropped up; away all day! Anyone going - photos might be interesting for this site... Quote
Junctionmad Posted November 19, 2016 Posted November 19, 2016 I plan to make it along - been dying to see inside the place since I moved down here 5 years ago! Take loads of photos please Quote
Broithe Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 This audio documentary might be of interest. https://www.mixcloud.com/AthloneCommunityRadio/the-railway-children-episode-1/ Quote
DiveController Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 Take loads of photos please A few photos would be nice if anyone has some Quote
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