Charles Bianconi was an Italo-Irish entrepreneur. Sometimes described as the "man who put Ireland on wheels", he developed a network of horse-drawn coaches that became Ireland's "first regular public transport" system. He eventually became known for his innovations in transport and was twice mayor of Clonmel, in County Tipperary.
Charles Bianconi
Hearns Hotel in Clonmel, now called "Bianconi House"
First coach adapted from a jaunting car ca 1815
"Massey Dawson" car (8-passenger coach) ca 1830
Clonmel is the county town and largest settlement of County Tipperary, Ireland. The town is noted in Irish history for its resistance to the Cromwellian army which sacked the towns of Drogheda and Wexford. With the exception of the townland of Suir Island, most of the borough is situated in the civil parish of "St Mary's" which is part of the ancient barony of Iffa and Offa East.
The Quays, Clonmel.
Mural in Clonmel with the Irish name of the town; note the bee and honey.
Old Saint Mary's Church
West Gate of the town walls