Banagher Bridge, Stone bridge over River Shannon between County Offaly and County Galway, Ireland
The seven-arched Banagher Bridge spans 100 meters across the River Shannon, connecting the provinces of Leinster and Connacht through its sturdy stone construction.
Built between 1841 and 1843 by the Shannon Navigation Commissioners, this bridge replaced an earlier 1685 structure that contained seventeen arches.
The bridge marks a traditional meeting point between eastern and western Ireland, linking communities from County Offaly and County Galway across the Shannon.
Modern reconstruction in 1971 by Offaly and Galway County Councils widened the bridge to accommodate increased vehicular traffic on the R356 road.
Remnants of the 1685 bridge structure remain visible near Cromwell's Castle, adjacent to the seventh arch of the current bridge.
Location: County Offaly
Location: County Galway
GPS coordinates: 53.19348,-7.99280
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:30
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