Charles Bianconi

Charles Bianconi
Born(1786-09-24)24 September 1786
Tregolo, Costa Masnaga (near Como), Italy
Died22 September 1875(1875-09-22) (aged 88)
Longfield House, Boherlahan, County Tipperary, Ireland
SpouseEliza Hayes

Charles Bianconi (24 September 1786 – 22 September 1875)[1] was an Italo-Irish entrepreneur. Sometimes described as the "man who put Ireland on wheels",[2][3] he developed a network of horse-drawn coaches that became Ireland's "first regular public transport" system.[2][4] He eventually became known for his innovations in transport and was twice mayor of Clonmel, in County Tipperary.[1]

  1. ^ a b Espinasse 1885.
  2. ^ a b "Charles Bianconi and the 'Ryanair of the 19th century'". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Clonmel Tourism - Charles Bianconi". Archived from the original on 21 April 2008.
  4. ^ "Landmark house to become Clonmel hotel". irishexaminer.com. Irish Examiner. 4 January 2005. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.