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Moment in Time: Some great photos from the Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006

Daniel Dunne, Martin Deegan, Fr. Sean Kelly and Marian Dunne at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006

For the second year in a row this year the Stradbally Steam Rally was unable to go ahead.

A hugely popular event and one that is steeped in history, it has been a part of the town’s tradition for a long time now.

Over the years it has been an event that has been great for local photographers to get pictures at.

The steam engines, the setting and it taking place in summer means it lends itself to some great images.

Add in the feel-good festival atmosphere and its reliability as a good day out and it always makes for good snapshots from that moment in time.

So it was in 2006 when Alf Harvey was on hand to capture some great photos.

From the steams engines to the train in the woods, locals enjoying the occasion and people of all generations in attendance, Alf, as always, captured a wide selection.

You can check out the images below.

2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Robert Bennett with his 4″ Burrell at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006 
Ossie and June Bennett aboard their famed engine at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
Railmen…Alan Condell, Richard Condell, James Hahessy and Dick Brennan helping with the train rides at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
Paddy and Peggy Leonard minding this photographers breakfast at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006.
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Station master Clifton Flewitt setting off a loaded train at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
A great view of the steam engines for Alan Ryan, Durrow; John McDonald, Timahoe and Keith McCormack, Portlaoise on John’s Ford 5000T 1988 pulling tractor at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
The legendary Ossie Bennett attending his 42nd Stradbally Steam Rally celebrates his 90th birthday with son William (left) and Ken Graham, president of the Irish Steam Preservation Society at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Some of the many steam engines at the Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Taking a train ride at Stradbally Steam Rally on Sunday. From left: Audrey Kearns, Carlow; Hazel Bond, Stradbally and Laura Fitzpatrick, Kilkenny, in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
The Stradbally Woodland Express arrives back at Stradbally Steam Rally on Sunday in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Laurence McDonald, Ballyroan and his son Adrian with their 1954 Fordson Major Diesel purchased by Laurence’s father Patrick in August 1954 for £673, 3 shillings and 3 pence. Receipt copy in Laurence’s hand. They showed for the first time at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Denis Carrigan, James and John Breen study the engines at Stradbally Steam Rally on Sunday in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Martin Ryan, Stradbally reflecting Osmond Bennett’s engine at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
The Stradbally Woodland Express arriving into station at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Sound man Gordon Bradley at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006
2006 Stradbally Steam Rally
Tara Ryan and Andrew Cole aboard Glynn’s 1917 Burrell at Stradbally Steam Rally in 2006

SEE ALSO – Check out more stories and photos from 2006 here.