The "Shannon Heather" Ferry

29th May 1969; The "Shannon Heather" car ferry made its historic maiden voyage from the slipway at Killimer, Co. Clare, across the Shannon Estuary to Tarbert. On board were officials and tourist representatives from Clare, Kerry and Limerick. The ferry was officially opened by the Minister for Labour, Dr Patrick Hillery.

Unknown Town, Co. Clare, Ireland

Photo ID: LXK003

Created: May 29, 1969

Author: © Padraig & Joan Kennelly/Kennelly Archive

Photo size: 22.7 Mpixels (64.9 MB uncompressed) - 5920x3830 pixels (19.7x12.8 in / 50.1x32.4 cm at 300 ppi)

Photo keywords: 1969, Co. Clare, Ferries, Ireland, News, Related Images 690054, Sixties, Transport, Unknown Town

Published in: All Images, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, News, Tarbert, 1969, Unknown Location