Chris Larkin - Book Launch - 3rd December 2022

Billy O'Brien , Kathleen O'Keeffe
Togher Historical Association
with author Chris Larkin

 

 

Front cover

 

Back cover information

 

On Saturday afternoon on 3rd December 2022 , Chris Larkin held a book launch at the Oriel Hotel in Ballincollig.The launch tied in with the Cork Model Swap Meet where many stands were on display. Togher Historical Association were extended an invitation to the event by Chris Larkin , himself a Togher native hailing from Maher's Lane.

Kathleen O'Keeffe & Chris Larkin
Old Togher friends

Chris Larkin showing old photographs

Kathleen & Chris reminiscing about Togher

Chris Larkin's display stand

Book inscription to Billy O'Brien

Book inscription to Kathleen O'Keeffe

Macroom train circa 1940s

 

 

Train at Doughcloyne
 

Chris' legacy with trains extends all the way back to his Grandfather and the fact remains that Togher was once very much a railway suburb boasting two lines , the Bandon line and the Macroom line. Whilst the Macroom line railway bridges are consigned to history , several Bandon line bridges are thankfully still in existence

Cork Model Swap Club at Oriel Hotel

Interior of hotel showing various stands

 

 

Model enthusiasts comparing trains

Model trains meet Railway author

Chris Larkin was a gracious host and happily showed the group some photos relating to Togher , which has a rich history in railway lore. The Book is littered with many many photos most in full colour and is highly recommended. Chris shared a few memories with Kathleen O'Keeffe , an old neighbour and best friend from days gone by.