Finn Bridge, Border crossing road bridge between County Monaghan and County Fermanagh, Ireland and Northern Ireland
Finn Bridge is a stone road bridge spanning the Finn River, connecting the villages of Scotshouse in County Monaghan and Redhills in County Cavan through a series of arches. The structure provides a crucial road connection across the river valley between these two communities.
Built in 1856, the bridge underwent major changes in the 1970s when concrete barriers were installed to restrict vehicle traffic during the period of conflict in Ireland. This closure reflected the political divisions that affected the region for many years.
The bridge links communities on both sides of the border, enabling daily movement and connection between residents of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Today you can see people and vehicles crossing freely, something that was not possible for decades.
Today vehicles cross freely over the bridge, providing an important passageway after years of closure. The crossing offers good views of the surrounding river valley and is easy to access when traveling in the region.
Nearby stands the abandoned Annaghraw Bridge, a relic of the former Clones and Cavan Extension Railway line. This old structure is a reminder of when rail transport once connected this remote part of the region.
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