2025 marks another important anniversary in the history of Irish transport, for it is now 80 years since Coras Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) was established, going on to become a household name within Ireland. In this article, we will explore its history, including the factors that led to its formation and its development over the past eight decades.

Táilte Tours' 2025 season kicked off on Saturday 5th April, with the operation of our "Eyre Lee Bird" railtour from Cork to Galway.

A look at the first railway locomotives in Irish history.