Famed film bridge in Fermoy could re-open to public

A Co Cork railway bridge made famous by a First World War film starring James Mason, George Peppard and Ursula Andress may soon be open to the public.

Famed film bridge in Fermoy could re-open to public

Discussions are believed to be at an advanced stage between Cork County Council, CIÉ and Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd to open the ‘Carrickabrack Viaduct’ in Fermoy as part of a looped walk around the town.

The view from the 19th century railway bridge which spans the River Blackwater is spectacular and it was one of the reasons the producers of The Blue Max chose it as one of the locations for the film which was shot in the autumn of 1965.

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