Another of Clifden's claims to fame - the first transatlantic wireless telegraph station
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342271)
Rockingham, Australia
April 20, 2023 2:44am CST
My last post mentioned Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland, where we stayed a night recently. Clifden is noteworthy as the site of the first high power transatlantic long wave wireless telegraph station.
This was built four miles south of the town under the supervision of Guglielmo Marconi and connected Europe with North America. At the height of its operation, the station employed some 200 people. One of them was Jack Phillips, who was Chief Radio Operator on the Titanic when it sank.
The photo shows a little rivulet which is near the town centre and just suddenly appears. It must come from further up the hill and under several roads before coming back to the surface at this point.
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@ptrikha_2 (47106)
• India
30 Apr 23
So Clifden is definitely a noteworthy place with such a Telegraphic Station.
Do you mean to say that the water comes up all this way as a branch of the river?
That is quite interesting!
That would however means people might be getting in trouble when that suddenly happens.
By the way, I think you have explored quite a number of places in Ireland.
I have not kept up with a lot of posts but interested in checking a lot more.
Anyways, have a great Sunday ahead.
Here, we got overnight rains and well, it is a pleasant 24 - 25 C only and expected max of 31 to 32 C - a big relief from the 40 + we had touched here.
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@ptrikha_2 (47106)
• India
3 May 23
@JudyEv
I feel that you had a really exciting time in Ireland!
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@DaddyEvil (137785)
• United States
20 Apr 23
Just looking at that curving stairway makes me feel dizzy.
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@DaddyEvil (137785)
• United States
20 Apr 23
@JudyEv Thanks... I've been having some issues lately... Dizziness is one of them.
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@JudyEv (342271)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr 23
@DaddyEvil I'm sorry to hear that. Being dizzy isn't nice.
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@LindaOHio (182136)
• United States
28 Apr 23
Very interesting. You certainly had an informative trip.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
20 Apr 23
I like the sight of the buildings. It seems well-coordinated and clean. The steps are cute too. 
. Ireland has such valuable personalities. I remember again, Leon Uris' novel, Trinity, which was about Ireland. So, I'm fascinated with anything Irish.
. Ireland has such valuable personalities. I remember again, Leon Uris' novel, Trinity, which was about Ireland. So, I'm fascinated with anything Irish.1 person likes this
@Beestring (14700)
• Hong Kong
20 Apr 23
Thanks for the interesting information.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
20 Apr 23
I have never been in Ireland before. I hope you enjoy your time over there. It's seems to be a beautiful country that is worthy visiting.
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@JudyEv (342271)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr 23
There is a great deal to see and do here. It is certainly well worth visiting.
