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Cobh Train Crash

Train Crash At Cobh Heritage Centre 1995

A train ploughed through the wall of the Cobh Heritage Centre after failing to stop at the adjoining railway station.

There were four crew on board the CIE train when the engine failed to stop and crashed into the end wall of the Heritage Centre. None of the crew were injured. The early morning train had arrived from Cork City to begin the day’s service so there were no passengers on board.

Cobh Train Crash
Cobh Train Crash

Michael Collopy, Manager of the Cobh Heritage Centre, described how the accident occurred.

The train continued in through the wall of the Cork Heritage Centre.

There was extensive structural damage to the Heritage Centre although some of the exhibits were saved. It cost around £2.5 million to construct the centre which receives around a hundred thousand visitors every year.

Carriages were removed from the scene but the engine remains embedded in the wall. Experts have been called in to assist with the removal of the engine to ensure no further damage is caused to the building.

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 5 May 1995. The reporter is Tom MacSweeney. ... See more

A train ploughed through the wall of the Cobh Heritage Centre after failing to stop at the adjoining railway station.

Carrignafoy Community College

24 HOURS IN MOTION FOR PIETA
Carrignafoy Community College has always been a huge supporter of Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm, and in particular, the annual Darkness into Light Walk. As the 2020 walk cannot take place on Saturday due to Covid-19, the school has decided to run a 24-hour fundraiser to generate vital funds for the brilliant services provided by Pieta House.
Our teachers have each signed up to do one hour of walking, running or cycling from 5am on Friday, May 8th to 5am on Saturday, May 9th, and all members of our school and local community are invited to join us for any one of those hours, from wherever you are! Remember to stay within 5kms of home and to observe social distancing guidelines.
To volunteer for a slot, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y9zen8yn
To donate, click here: gf.me/u/xzvpac
Thank you for your support!!! ... See more

Cobh Sea Scouts

Some pics from the weekend of Beavers stepping up to the home teacher challenge. Lots of helping, lots of tasty treats too! Great job guys, new challenge coming soon - Angela.

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