Charles Bianconi

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Charles Bianconi (24 September 1786 – 22 September 1875) 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.

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Charles Bianconi's first business premises. Plaque erected on 25th anniversary of the twinning of his birthplace Costa Masnaga, Italy and Clonmel. Cllr. Darren Ryan, Mayor of Clonmel, Umberto Bonagina, Mayor of Costa Magnaga, 23rd September 2011.

Mitchel Street, Clonmel, Ireland where they worked