Remembering the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster

On Thursday, January 30th a special commemoration will take place near the site of the tragic events of the Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster on the 100th anniversary of the crash that claimed four lives in 1925.
The commemoration will take place at a newly cleared viewing area overlooking the famous structure that spans over 400 metres across the Owencarrow river and valley.
It will get underway at 12 noon, weather permitting, where the lives of those lost and injured in one of the worst rail disasters of its time will be remembered.
The event is being organised by the voluntary Owencarrow Viaduct Committee working in association with the Creeslough Community Association.
They have been working towards the anniversary and expansion of facilities for the last two years.
The current work to extend the amenities at the area is built on the good work carried out by the late Ben McFadden and others in the CCA in 2021 when they created a wonderful memorial and parking area where locals and visitors alike can stop view the viaduct and learn more about it, including the tragic events of the stormy night of January 30th, 1925.