Building Ireland: The Fascinating History Of The Cork & Bandon Railway

In the mid-19th century, as the Industrial Revolution reshaped Europe, Ireland embarked on one of its most ambitious megaprojects: the Cork and Bandon Railway. Built during the darkest years of the Great Famine, this epic undertaking required blasting the country’s longest curved tunnel and constructing towering iron viaducts. But behind the engineering marvel lay a story of corporate corruption, deadly gunpowder manufacturing, and worker sabotage. Discover how Victorian engineers, high-stakes supply chains, and industrial firepower transformed a nation forever. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn