Craigmore Viaduct

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The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the East side
The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the East side
The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the East side
The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the East side
The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the West side
The Craigmore Viaduct at sunset, from the West side

The Craigmore Viaduct is a railway bridge in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, locally known as the 18 Arches.

The bridge was designed by Sir John O’Neill with construction beginning in 1849. The bridge was formally opened in 1852. The viaduct consists of 18 arches the highest being 126ft, making Craigmore the highest viaduct in Ireland. It is around a quarter of a mile long and was constructed from local granite. The Enterprise Train link from Belfast to Dublin crosses the bridge.