Travelled from Tralee on the Shannon river ferry with steam enthusiast family, so got there early before published opening time of 1pm to 4pm which gave us time to eat our lunch. Unfortunately as the clock approached 1pm there was no sign of anyone at...More

We visited on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend when fortunately the steam engine was in service. OK, the place is a bit ramshackle, but for me that greatly added to the charm. It was a much more authentic than so many glossy, artificial...More

A major achievement by Jackie and his family, who have restored 3/4 mile of the old West Clare Railway and one of it's engines. It was a shame that the day we visited was not a steam day (we were aware of this), but Jackie's...More

The Slieve Callan restoration project is and was a magnificent example of what one man can do in the face of adversity. I was outraged by some of the negative comments on here from people who clearly had no idea the amount of blood, sweat...More

This is an attraction that will have children and dads having a great day out. Ride on the train with Diesel engine was very enjoyable. There are special days for the steam locomotive. Staff have a real love of this restoration project that is still...More

Jackie and his family (with, no doubt help from friends and community) have done a wonderful job preserving this little piece of narrow gauge railway history. I wish them all success in the future. Peter Wise.

On one of the few wet & miserable Saturday's this summer we wondered where we could picnic. Arriving at the WCR we asked if we could buy some tea & have our picnic in the dining car/cafe ... we were warmly invited and had a...More