being injured. 70% of Irish railway deaths over a 28-year period occurred as a result of this event (and the subsequent Cherryville junction accident which killed a further seven people). CIÉ and the Government came under severe public pressure to improve safety and to modernise the fleet. A major review of the national rail safety policy was held and resulted in the rapid elimination of the wooden-bodied coaches that had formed part of the train. On the twenty fifth anniversary of this accident, a commemorative service was held and a plaque in memory of the dead erected at Buttevant station. It was also featured on a documentary on Irish disasters on RTÉ television in 2008. Media The town received media attention in 2007, after being featured in the RTÉ series Soupy Norman. Sport Buttevant GAA hosted Munster football championship games on and off until 1962. See also List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Cork) List of towns and villages in Ireland Market Houses in Ireland References External links Official Buttevant GAA Website Towns and villages in County Cork De Barry family