Construction of the new Gweebarra Bridge on the Gweebarra Estuary at Doochary, Co. Donegal.
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| In collection: | Tynan Photographic Collection |
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[Circa 1950-1953].
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| Notes: | In our catalogue, this photo was originally titled "Landscape with bridge, Co. Donegal". Research by our Flickr Commons users established that this is the construction of the new Gweebarra Bridge on the Gweebarra Estuary at Doochary, Co. Donegal. Additional information about this photograph is available on the National Library of Ireland's Flickr Commons photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/40131241752/ Physical description: 1 plastic negative : b&w ; 6.2 x 8.8 cm. more |
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Day 5 of Tynan Week
This, the final Tynan image of the week shows an industrial scene with a rickety bridge, a pile driver on the water and Nissen huts in the background. Clearly showing what was then a significant development but that today is probably forgotten if it has not disappeared! Thank you to all the contributors during the week as we met the people and placess that Mr. Tynan captured so well. The mysteries were cleared up in short order and a lot of interesting information obtained.
The main mysteries here were also quickly allayed - in that location was confirmed as the Gweebarra Estuary at Doochary, County Donegal, subject confirmed as the 'new' Gweebarra Bridge, and date established as perhaps within a year or so of 1953 (when the new bridge was completed). In the course of solving these mysteries, it was also identified that our image is "flipped" in the catalogue. Now corrected here.....
Photographers: Denis Tynan 1923 - 2010
Collection: Tynan Photographic Collection
Date: Catalogue range c.1950-1960. After 1950 (closure of old bridge). Before 1953 (construction of new one).
NLI Ref: NPA TYN127
You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Tags:
Tynan Photographic Collection, National Library of Ireland, Ireland, Denis Tynan, Donegal, Bridge, pile driver, barge, nissen huts, piping, men working, Ulster, DUKW, Gweebarra Bridge, County Donegal, Construction, 1950s, Flipped, Probable Catalogue Correction, Engineering, Location identified
Comments
derangedlemur
I wonder are they building this bridge? www.google.ie/maps/@54.8426227,-8.31597,3a,75y,351.32h,97...
Posted: 09.02.2018
B-59
The present bridge was built in 1953, according to www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography...
Posted: 09.02.2018
derangedlemur
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/66311327@N05] The page has a helpful image confirming my guess: www.askaboutireland.ie/aai-files/assets/libraries/donegal...
Posted: 09.02.2018
derangedlemur
Judging by streetview, this seems to be another reversed image. The hill in the background slopes the other way.
Posted: 09.02.2018
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/8468254@N02] I will load a reversed image now - let me know if it is the correct presentation.
Posted: 09.02.2018
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
The New Gweebarra bridge was opened in February 1954
Posted: 09.02.2018
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
The Old iron bridge was built by the Congested District Board in 1896.
Posted: 09.02.2018
ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq
Mr Tynan visited several times recording the state of the new bridge -
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000740663/HierarchyTree
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000740660/HierarchyTree
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000740674/HierarchyTree
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000740664/HierarchyTree
Posted: 09.02.2018
ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq
And Mr French / Lawrence liked the old bridge - catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?lookfor=gweebarra+bridge&...
Posted: 09.02.2018
DannyM8
Irish Times 6th March 1950
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/79549245@N06/39265894635]
An air conditioned concrete pontoon for the driving of piles has been constructed and was floated on Saturday (so earliest date is Saturday 4th March 1950)
Posted: 09.02.2018
domenico milella
Congratulation for your beautiful Album.
Posted: 09.02.2018
Niall McAuley
In this Bing aerial view you can still make out the foundations of the old bridge on the southern side, west of the new bridge.
Posted: 09.02.2018
derangedlemur
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland] It matches both the streetview and the map now.
Posted: 09.02.2018
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/beachcomberaustralia] God bless your eyesight.
Edit - I see it now.....
Posted: 09.02.2018
sam2cents
It's certainly an extraordinary scene for Ireland. It looks like a scene from an Alistair Maclean thriller... with a little bit of The Hobbit thrown in for good measure.
Posted: 09.02.2018
O Mac
The original south side stone abutment is extant.
www.google.ie/maps/@54.8438204,-8.3166506,3a,19.7y,176h,8...
Posted: 09.02.2018
ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnmcauley] Thanks for the DUKW note - I tried to correct mine three times, but something is consistently weird with flickr notes - I dare not complain too loudly, or the flickr elves will take them away again...
Posted: 09.02.2018
O Mac
The concrete bases of that stiffleg derrick are also still there.
www.google.ie/maps/@54.8449825,-8.3170811,3a,45.7y,140.58...
Posted: 10.02.2018
domenico milella
Congratulation for your beautiful Album. Nice Week End.
Posted: 10.02.2018
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Anyone know anything about the bluish hue?
Posted: 10.02.2018
jamica1
Interesting image
Posted: 13.02.2018
Dr. Ilia
masterful shot
Posted: 20.02.2018
