Terminal of royal Canal 47 locks from the Spencer Lock in Dublin to Richmond Harbour. Reputed to have cost £14,000. It took thirty years to
complete. many investors in the Royal Canal Company were ruined in the early years and eventually the government had to take over and complete the last 30 miles. Richmond Harbour was named after Lord
Lieutenant of the day who oficially opened the harbour. Passenger Boat services operated between Dublin, Mullingar and Longford.
In 1837, 46,450 people travelled on the canal. In 1845, the can was acquired by Midland Great Westearn Railway. Thereafter, the canal traffic
dwindled until principle functions were the supply of water to the pipes of railway stations along the route.
During the "emergency" - W.W.II - tyhe canal enjoyed a temporary revival as horse drawn turf boats were put into service between Dublin and Midland bogs. The last boat to trade on the canal was in July 1951.
The 6th of April 1966 saw the closure of the Royal Canal. There are plans to open the Canal.
The opening of the Canal may have many affects on our village. The opening of the Canal will have many affects on our village. On its completion people will be able to travel from Dublin to Clondra by boats, bicycles and walking.
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