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Cork and Muskerry Light Railway

Closed Irish light railway

The Cork and Muskerry Light Railway (CMLR) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railway in County Cork, Ireland. The first part of the railway opened in 1887 and closed in 1934. A major reason for building the railway was to exploit tourist traffic to Blarney Castle.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Cork and Muskerry Light Railway (CMLR) was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railway in County Cork, Ireland. The first part of the railway opened in 1887 and closed in 1934. A major reason for building the railway was to exploit tourist traffic to Blarney Castle.2

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