tarboat's photos with the keyword: sugar

The British Sugar factory at Cantley seen from a passing train. This factory which opened in 1912 was the first sugar peet processor in the UK. It can process up to 1.5 million tonnes of beet per annum, Producing up to 220,000 tonnes of quality sugar.

The first sugar factory in Ireland at Carlow opened in 1927. Irish Sugar continued production here until March 2005. The last remaining Irish sugar factory in Mallow was closed the year after. The most significant remains in Carlow is this tower.