Grand Canal imprisons prisoners

Posted on Monday 28 November 2011 | 2 Comments

A prison van got stuck under the Blundell Aqueduct on the Long (18.5-mile) Level of the Grand Canal this afternoon.

The Blundell Aqueduct

The prisoners were no doubt undertaking a waterways tour, taking in the Edenderry Branch, the Main Line and the Barrow Line (at Rathangan).

 

 

 

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2 responses to “Grand Canal imprisons prisoners”

  1. Jim Murray | Monday 28 November 2011 at 21:25 |

    ‘Ello Comrade,

    Have just joined mail-list which fulfills my thirst for what I call Tangible History around w’ways.

    Reg’ds to Ms. Haughton

    BBC BSF

  2. bjg | Tuesday 29 November 2011 at 12:11 |

    I have replied direct, welcoming Comrade Murray to the fold. bjg

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