Charles Bianconi (born Carlo Bianconi), a native of Costa Masnaga (Italy), was born on September 24 1786. He moved to Ireland in 1802, and is famous for his innovations while living there. He was twice mayor of Clonmel, in County Tipperary. He was the founder of public transportation in Ireland, at a time preceding railways. He established regular horse-drawn carriage services on various routes from about 1815 onwards. These were known as 'Bianconi coaches'. Wikipedia
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