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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½,5 mins
Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary: Free Cups Of Tea On The Way To The Front
World War One At ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½Available for over a year
Limerick Junction Train Station, located 2 miles outside of Tipperary town, is a busy interchange for rail passengers travelling to different parts of Ireland. During the Great War, local Unionists provided free cups of tea to soldiers changing trains on their way to the front. Location: Limerick Junction Train Station.52°30'04.3"N 8°12'00.3"W Image: Volunteers at Limerick Junction Image source - Harris Collection courtesy of Elaine Fitzpatrick, Tipperary People Publications
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