Building Ireland (2014)

S1E1 The Cork to Bandon Railway

Engineer Tim Joyce delves into the process of boring an 800-meter tunnel through Goggins Hill and constructing a viaduct over the Laune Valley during the early days of Ireland's railway era. Architect Orla Murphy examines the crucial role of gunpowder in tunnel building, while Geographer Susan Hegarty uncovers the markets and industries that supported the growth of the railways.