Bóithre Iarainn

Examining the history of Ireland's railways, a network inextricably linked to the country's social and political life.

The story of the Waterford and Lismore railway, a route which boasts stories from the War of Independence and Civil War, and saw the Durrow station ambush in 1920 and the blowing up of the Ballyvoyle viaduct in 1922.

The story of the West Clare Railway, a narrow gauge track that saw drivers refuse to transport British military during the War of Independence.

The role of the Clifden railway in putting Ireland on the map as a tourist destination in the 19 century, and its link with key events including, Alcock and Brown's landing in 1919.

Examining the Tralee and Dingle Railway - one of the world's most photographed lines - which ran through one of the most dangerous routes in the country, making derailments commonplace.

The most unusual of all the railway lines- the Lartique Monorailway, from Listowel to Ballybunnion ran on a single rail, not on tracks. It was invented by a French engineer who modelled it on camels carrying baskets in the Algerian desert!