Downpatrick Railway Museum was the setting for the launch of the largest joint project ever undertaken to promote the work of the Downpatrick railway and the Listowel Lartigue Monorail, County Kerry.

The aim of the venture is a joint fund-raising venture for both railways. Launching the project was Mr. John Noble, Chairman of the Downpatrick/Listowel linkage group, whose aim has been to promote the development of social, cultural and economic links between the two town, which are officially 'twinned', and are responsible for bringing about this project.

Attending the launch were the political representatives from both regions, including South Down MP Eddie McGrady, Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, TD for North Kerry, and Senator Maurice Hayes, as well as Down District Council Chairman, Mr. Albert Colmer, Mr. John McGrillen, Chief Executive of Down Council.

Mr. Noble, on officially launching the project said "the hard work is only beginning for the Downpatrick Railway Museum and the Listowel Lartigue Monorail, but with determination and the commitment of all involved this looks set to be the largest single project ever undertaken under a North/South context".

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